Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,367 when living on campus and $28,285 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,728 when living on campus and $36,646 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 | ||
Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,936 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Average | $1,229 | $9,590 | $1,138 | - | $25,918 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,229 for in-state students and $9,590 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Santa Barbara City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,186 and Merritt College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,703 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,072 | $1,104 | $9,936 |
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $1,229 | $9,192 | $1,229 | $9,590 |
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 | |
Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Barstow Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | 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 $25,918 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) | |
Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
Barstow Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | - | ||||
Average | - | - | $20,118 | $5,800 | - |