Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,856 when living on campus and $27,408 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,004 when living on campus and $36,556 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 | ||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,919 | - | $20,500 |
| Mission College | $1,438 | $12,220 | $938 | - | $26,341 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,342 | $10,490 | $1,514 | - | $24,552 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,342 for in-state students and $10,490 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mission College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,220 and Butte College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,416 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,406 | $11,276 |
| Mission College | $1,480 | $10,180 | $1,438 | $12,220 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,348 | $9,603 | $1,342 | $10,490 |
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 | |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fresno City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose-Evergreen 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 $24,552 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | - | - | $15,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Mission College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,275 | $5,277 | - |