Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,562 when living on campus and $28,992 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,371 when living on campus and $38,801 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Southwestern College | $1,344 | $9,492 | $1,210 | - | $29,377 |
Palo Verde College | $1,288 | $12,880 | $2,178 | - | $23,859 |
Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,279 | $11,088 | $1,283 | - | $26,430 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,279 for in-state students and $11,088 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Verde College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,880 and Southwestern College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,492 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Southwestern College | $1,342 | $9,490 | $1,344 | $9,492 |
Palo Verde College | $1,380 | $10,590 | $1,288 | $12,880 |
Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
West Hills Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,300 | $10,118 | $1,279 | $11,088 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Southwestern College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Palo Verde College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cosumnes River College | 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 $26,430 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Southwestern College | - | - | $23,897 | $5,480 | - |
Palo Verde College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Cosumnes River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $20,733 | $5,697 | - |