Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,483 when living on campus and $25,680 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,864 when living on campus and $35,061 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 | ||
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $11,067 | $1,971 | $17,025 | $23,043 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | $1,114 | $11,050 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Downey Adult School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,226 | $10,607 | $1,232 | $17,025 | $23,222 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,226 for in-state students and $10,607 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lake Tahoe Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,067 and Victor Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,125 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $9,087 | $1,131 | $11,067 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | $1,114 | $9,082 | $1,114 | $11,050 |
| Downey Adult School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,226 | $9,404 | $1,226 | $10,607 |
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 | |
| Victor Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lake Tahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Copper Mountain Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Downey Adult School | 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 $17,025 when a student lives on campus and $23,222 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Victor Valley College | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | $11,751 | $5,274 | $17,769 | $5,274 | - |
| Copper Mountain Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Downey Adult School | - | ||||
| Average | $11,751 | $5,274 | $18,503 | $4,719 | - |