Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,421 when living on campus and $28,188 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,234 when living on campus and $37,001 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 Valley College | $1,490 | $8,702 | $1,152 | - | $26,341 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $11,908 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 | $8,870 | $940 | - | $25,623 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,397 | $10,210 | $1,024 | - | $25,767 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,397 for in-state students and $10,210 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Napa Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,908 and West Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,702 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $9,320 | $1,490 | $8,702 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $9,388 | $1,156 | $11,908 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,556 | $11,440 |
| Columbia College | $1,356 | $7,308 | $1,547 | $8,870 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,359 | $9,465 | $1,397 | $10,210 |
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 Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Napa Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Long Beach City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | 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 $25,767 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Valley College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| Napa Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Long Beach City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Columbia College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,835 | $5,931 | - |