Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,826 when living on campus and $28,474 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,707 when living on campus and $36,356 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Irvine Valley College | $1,156 | $10,996 | $938 | - | $27,891 |
Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,718 | $2,727 | - | $23,481 |
El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,144 | $2,136 | - | $25,623 |
Columbia College | $1,547 | $8,870 | $940 | - | $25,623 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,290 | $9,172 | $1,536 | - | $25,648 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,290 for in-state students and $9,172 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Irvine Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,996 and El Camino Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,144 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Irvine Valley College | $1,150 | $9,814 | $1,156 | $10,996 |
Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,286 | $1,366 | $8,718 |
El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,984 | $1,144 | $7,144 |
Columbia College | $1,356 | $7,308 | $1,547 | $8,870 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,251 | $8,652 | $1,290 | $9,172 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Los Angeles Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Irvine Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Evergreen Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
El Camino Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Grossmont-Cuyamaca 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 $25,648 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Irvine Valley College | - | - | $22,671 | $5,220 | - |
Evergreen Valley College | - | - | $18,126 | $5,355 | - |
El Camino Community College District | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Columbia College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $19,818 | $5,830 | - |