Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,508 when living on campus and $29,108 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,634 when living on campus and $38,234 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 | ||
| Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 | $12,880 | $2,178 | - | $23,859 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,322 | $10,448 | $1,186 | - | $26,600 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,322 for in-state students and $10,448 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Verde College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,880 and Hartnell College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,994 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,380 | $10,590 | $1,288 | $12,880 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,339 | $9,847 | $1,322 | $10,448 |
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 | |
| Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palo Verde College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Desert | 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 $26,600 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
| Palo Verde College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,467 | $5,134 | - |