Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,002 when living on campus and $29,357 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,534 when living on campus and $37,889 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 | ||
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $12,317 | $1,794 | - | $27,291 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,321 | $9,853 | $1,681 | - | $26,355 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,321 for in-state students and $9,853 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, De Anza College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,317 and Merritt College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,703 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $11,507 | $1,562 | $12,317 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,321 | $9,686 | $1,321 | $9,853 |
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 | |
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| De Anza College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Contra Costa 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 $26,355 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| De Anza College | - | - | $20,790 | $6,501 | - |
| Coast Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,750 | $5,605 | - |