Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,866 when living on campus and $28,266 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,555 when living on campus and $36,955 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 | ||
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $10,628 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,164 | $9,612 | $1,500 | - | $25,875 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,275 | $9,964 | $1,591 | - | $25,400 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,275 for in-state students and $9,964 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Grossmont College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,628 and San Jose City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,486 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $9,844 | $1,332 | $10,628 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $1,156 | $8,764 | $1,164 | $9,612 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,273 | $9,491 | $1,275 | $9,964 |
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 | |
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santiago Canyon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | 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 $25,400 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Los Angeles Mission College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| Santiago Canyon College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,444 | - |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,452 | $5,948 | - |