Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,912 when living on campus and $29,509 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,661 when living on campus and $38,257 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 | ||
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,718 | $2,727 | - | $23,481 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Average | $1,311 | $10,060 | $1,601 | - | $26,597 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,311 for in-state students and $10,060 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pasadena City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,756 and Evergreen Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,718 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,286 | $1,366 | $8,718 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Average | $1,306 | $9,329 | $1,311 | $10,060 |
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 | |
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Evergreen Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo 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 $26,597 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
| Evergreen Valley College | - | - | $18,126 | $5,355 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,441 | $6,156 | - |