Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,299 when living on campus and $29,221 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,527 when living on campus and $38,449 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 | ||
| Saddleback College | $1,432 | $13,732 | $938 | - | $28,862 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $10,050 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $11,120 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Average | $1,283 | $10,511 | $1,016 | - | $26,922 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,283 for in-state students and $10,511 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saddleback College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,732 and Merced College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,154 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saddleback College | $1,334 | $9,814 | $1,432 | $13,732 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,050 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $9,392 | $1,184 | $11,120 |
| Average | $1,267 | $9,107 | $1,283 | $10,511 |
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 | |
| Saddleback College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Harbor 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. | |||
| Chaffey 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 $26,922 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Saddleback College | - | - | $22,670 | $6,192 | - |
| Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Diablo Valley College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Chaffey College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,507 | $6,416 | - |