Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,513 when living on campus and $28,810 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,859 when living on campus and $37,157 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 | ||
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $10,050 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| West Hills College-Lemoore | $1,382 | $10,082 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,295 | $9,641 | $938 | $16,280 | $26,577 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,295 for in-state students and $9,641 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cerro Coso Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,264 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 | |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,050 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| West Hills College-Lemoore | $1,380 | $10,110 | $1,382 | $10,082 |
| West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,291 | $9,546 | $1,295 | $9,641 |
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 | |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Desert | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Hills College-Lemoore | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Hills 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 $26,577 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| West Hills College-Lemoore | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $20,738 | $5,839 | - |