Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,682 when living on campus and $28,262 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,569 when living on campus and $36,149 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 | ||
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,971 | - | $28,802 |
| Ventura College | $1,416 | $8,179 | $1,152 | - | $22,644 |
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $8,714 | $2,000 | - | $25,888 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 | $8,870 | $940 | - | $25,623 |
| Average | $1,315 | $9,202 | $1,367 | - | $25,580 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,315 for in-state students and $9,202 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuyamaca College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,636 and Ventura College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,179 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,676 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Ventura College | $1,394 | $8,146 | $1,416 | $8,179 |
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $7,178 | $1,202 | $8,714 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
| Columbia College | $1,356 | $7,308 | $1,547 | $8,870 |
| Average | $1,280 | $8,505 | $1,315 | $9,202 |
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 | |
| Berkeley City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ventura College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohlone College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College | 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 $25,580 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Berkeley City College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,736 | - |
| Ventura College | - | - | $17,784 | $4,860 | - |
| Ohlone College | - | - | $22,104 | $3,784 | - |
| Los Angeles Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| Columbia College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $19,986 | $5,594 | - |