Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,007 when living on campus and $30,163 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,283 when living on campus and $38,439 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 Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,164 | $9,612 | $1,500 | - | $25,875 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,285 | $9,561 | $1,722 | - | $27,156 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,285 for in-state students and $9,561 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Santiago Canyon College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,612 and San Jose City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,486 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,156 | $8,764 | $1,164 | $9,612 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,283 | $9,129 | $1,285 | $9,561 |
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 Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Desert | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santiago Canyon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| South Orange County 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 $27,156 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| Santiago Canyon College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,444 | - |
| Coast Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,747 | $5,409 | - |