Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,413 when living on campus and $29,919 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,026 when living on campus and $38,532 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 Medanos College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Average | $1,331 | $9,945 | $1,082 | - | $27,506 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,331 for in-state students and $9,945 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Long Beach City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,440 and Los Medanos College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,012 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,556 | $11,440 |
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Average | $1,331 | $9,567 | $1,331 | $9,945 |
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 Medanos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Long Beach City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa 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 $27,506 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Medanos College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Long Beach City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Contra Costa College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,716 | $6,790 | - |