Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,219 when living on campus and $27,991 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,875 when living on campus and $36,647 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 Joaquin Delta College | $1,288 | $9,072 | $938 | - | $25,335 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Orange Coast College | $1,208 | $9,992 | $1,465 | $23,587 | $28,087 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| College of the Canyons | $1,176 | $11,232 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,199 | $9,855 | $1,086 | $19,934 | $25,706 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,199 for in-state students and $9,855 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of the Canyons requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,232 and Lassen Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,224 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Joaquin Delta College | $1,288 | $9,072 | $1,288 | $9,072 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Orange Coast College | $1,202 | $8,762 | $1,208 | $9,992 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| College of the Canyons | $1,162 | $9,322 | $1,176 | $11,232 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,191 | $9,165 | $1,199 | $9,855 |
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 Joaquin Delta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Orange Coast College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Canyons | 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 $19,934 when a student lives on campus and $25,706 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Joaquin Delta College | - | - | $19,143 | $6,192 | - |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Orange Coast College | $19,159 | $4,428 | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| College of the Canyons | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,730 | $4,204 | $20,219 | $5,486 | - |