Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,541 when living on campus and $31,194 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,825 when living on campus and $39,478 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 | ||
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $8,702 | $1,152 | - | $26,341 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
| San Bernardino Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,354 | $9,638 | $1,187 | - | $28,653 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,354 for in-state students and $9,638 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cerro Coso Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,264 and West Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,702 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $9,320 | $1,490 | $8,702 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
| San Bernardino Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,360 | $9,370 | $1,354 | $9,638 |
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 | |
| West Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Desert | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Bernardino 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 $28,653 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Valley College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| East Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
| San Bernardino Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $23,513 | $5,139 | - |