Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,157 when living on campus and $28,787 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,969 when living on campus and $36,598 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 | ||
| Southwestern College | $1,344 | $9,492 | $1,210 | - | $29,377 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,318 | $9,130 | $1,559 | $16,280 | $25,910 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,318 for in-state students and $9,130 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwestern College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,492 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 | |
| Southwestern College | $1,342 | $9,490 | $1,344 | $9,492 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,314 | $9,191 | $1,318 | $9,130 |
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 | |
| Southwestern College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community 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. | |||
| South Orange County Community College District | 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $25,910 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwestern College | - | - | $23,897 | $5,480 | - |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $20,117 | $5,792 | - |