Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,793 when living on campus and $29,020 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,084 when living on campus and $37,311 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 | ||
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,274 | $9,564 | $1,240 | $16,280 | $26,507 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,274 for in-state students and $9,564 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuesta College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,000 and Lassen Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,224 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Madera Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,270 | $9,107 | $1,274 | $9,564 |
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 | |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Diablo Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Madera Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $26,507 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Diablo Valley College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Coast Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,784 | $6,723 | - |