Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,932 when living on campus and $27,797 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,578 when living on campus and $36,444 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 | ||
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,080 | - | $21,222 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $12,317 | $1,794 | - | $27,291 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Average | $1,338 | $9,985 | $1,314 | $16,280 | $25,145 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,338 for in-state students and $9,985 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, De Anza College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,317 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 | |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,423 | $8,893 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| De Anza College | $1,562 | $11,507 | $1,562 | $12,317 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| Average | $1,333 | $9,579 | $1,338 | $9,985 |
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 | |
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mendocino College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fresno City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| De Anza College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $25,145 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Mendocino College | - | - | $16,580 | $4,642 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| De Anza College | - | - | $20,790 | $6,501 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $18,941 | $6,204 | - |