Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,647 when living on campus and $28,097 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,906 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,971 | - | $28,802 |
| College of the Redwoods | $1,147 | $7,783 | $938 | $13,950 | $22,266 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $10,628 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| Average | $1,191 | $9,450 | $1,506 | $13,950 | $25,400 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,191 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pasadena City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,756 and College of the Redwoods has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,783 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,676 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| College of the Redwoods | $1,147 | $8,131 | $1,147 | $7,783 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $9,844 | $1,332 | $10,628 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| Average | $1,190 | $9,152 | $1,191 | $9,450 |
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 | |
| Berkeley City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Redwoods | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton 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 $13,950 when a student lives on campus and $25,400 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Berkeley City College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,736 | - |
| College of the Redwoods | $8,577 | $5,373 | $16,893 | $5,373 | - |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| Average | $8,577 | $5,373 | $19,641 | $5,759 | - |