Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,015 when living on campus and $29,138 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,827 when living on campus and $36,950 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 |
| San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Imperial Valley College | $1,126 | $7,990 | $938 | $13,663 | $25,623 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| Average | $1,287 | $9,099 | $1,065 | $13,663 | $26,786 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,287 for in-state students and $9,099 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cerro Coso Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,264 and Imperial Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,990 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 |
| San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Imperial Valley College | $1,126 | $6,646 | $1,126 | $7,990 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| Average | $1,286 | $8,441 | $1,287 | $9,099 |
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. | |||
| San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Imperial Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte College | 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 $13,663 when a student lives on campus and $26,786 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 | - |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Imperial Valley College | $7,471 | $6,192 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| Average | $7,471 | $6,192 | $21,377 | $5,409 | - |