Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,601 when living on campus and $31,412 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,822 when living on campus and $40,633 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Cerritos College | $1,364 | $12,004 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,281 | $10,502 | $1,320 | - | $28,812 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,281 for in-state students and $10,502 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 17.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cerritos College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,004 and San Diego Miramar College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Cerritos College | $1,364 | $10,324 | $1,364 | $12,004 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,278 | $8,936 | $1,281 | $10,502 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerritos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $28,812 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Cerritos College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $22,935 | $5,877 | - |