Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,349 when living on campus and $31,203 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,604 when living on campus and $40,459 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 | ||
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Riverside City College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,440 | - | $33,210 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Gavilan College | $1,506 | $12,246 | $938 | - | $24,651 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,310 | $10,566 | $1,038 | - | $28,854 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,310 for in-state students and $10,566 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 18.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Gavilan College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,246 and San Diego Miramar College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Riverside City College | $1,420 | $10,000 | $1,420 | $11,230 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Gavilan College | $1,166 | $7,238 | $1,506 | $12,246 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,241 | $8,884 | $1,310 | $10,566 |
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 | |
| San Diego Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Riverside City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gavilan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | 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 $28,854 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Riverside City College | - | - | $28,782 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Gavilan College | - | - | $19,431 | $5,220 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $23,562 | $5,292 | - |