Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,808 when living on campus and $29,009 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,021 when living on campus and $37,222 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 | ||
Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Allan Hancock College | $1,156 | $9,436 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,238 | $9,451 | $1,569 | - | $26,201 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,238 for in-state students and $9,451 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cerro Coso Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,264 and Merritt College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,703 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
Allan Hancock College | $1,146 | $8,994 | $1,156 | $9,436 |
San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,235 | $9,128 | $1,238 | $9,451 |
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 | |
Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Fresno City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Allan Hancock 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 $26,201 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) | |
Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Allan Hancock College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
San Jose-Evergreen Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $19,925 | $6,276 | - |