Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $14,624 when living on campus and $28,922 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,889 when living on campus and $37,187 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 | ||
| West Hills College-Coalinga | $1,382 | $10,082 | $938 | $11,778 | $25,624 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $1,185 | $10,017 | $2,850 | - | $27,000 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $10,050 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Average | $1,285 | $9,550 | $1,561 | $11,778 | $26,076 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,285 for in-state students and $9,550 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Hills College-Coalinga requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,082 and Merritt College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,703 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Hills College-Coalinga | $1,380 | $10,110 | $1,382 | $10,082 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $744 | $5,057 | $1,185 | $10,017 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,050 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Average | $1,211 | $8,604 | $1,285 | $9,550 |
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 | |
| West Hills College-Coalinga | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Bernardino Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Harbor College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fresno City 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 $11,778 when a student lives on campus and $26,076 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Hills College-Coalinga | $7,800 | $3,978 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| San Bernardino Valley College | - | - | $20,000 | $7,000 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Average | $7,800 | $3,978 | $19,724 | $6,352 | - |