Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,577 when living on campus and $30,553 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,818 when living on campus and $39,794 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 City College | $1,238 | $10,572 | $1,062 | - | $32,337 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,572 | $1,062 | - | $32,337 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,924 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Riverside City College | $1,428 | $12,498 | $1,454 | - | $31,708 |
| Madera Community College | $1,378 | $8,638 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| Average | $1,315 | $10,555 | $1,263 | - | $27,976 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,315 for in-state students and $10,555 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Riverside City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,450 and Madera Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,592 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $1,238 | $10,572 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $1,238 | $10,572 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,180 | $10,924 |
| Riverside City College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,428 | $12,498 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,378 | $8,638 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| Average | $1,306 | $10,304 | $1,315 | $10,555 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Riverside City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Madera Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | 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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $27,976 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Los Angeles City College | - | - | $25,407 | $6,930 | $5,850 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | - | - | $25,407 | $6,930 | $5,850 |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | $5,220 |
| Riverside City College | - | - | $26,740 | $4,968 | $4,060 |
| Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | $7,506 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| Average | - | - | $21,925 | $6,052 | $5,697 |
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