Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,658 when living on campus and $30,385 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,545 when living on campus and $40,273 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 | ||
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $12,317 | $1,794 | - | $27,291 |
| Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,336 | $11,223 | $1,322 | - | $27,728 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,336 for in-state students and $11,223 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cosumnes River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Diablo Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,012 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $11,507 | $1,562 | $12,317 |
| Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,349 | $10,044 | $1,336 | $11,223 |
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 | |
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Diablo Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| De Anza College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cosumnes River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| State Center Community College District | 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 $27,728 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Diablo Valley College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| De Anza College | - | - | $20,790 | $6,501 | - |
| Cosumnes River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Coast Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| State Center Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,085 | $6,643 | - |