Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,616 when living on campus and $30,942 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,753 when living on campus and $39,080 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 | ||
Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,971 | - | $28,802 |
Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,230 | $9,367 | $1,386 | - | $28,327 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,230 for in-state students and $9,367 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuesta College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,000 and Las Positas College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,176 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,676 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,168 | $8,176 |
South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,228 | $8,652 | $1,230 | $9,367 |
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 | |
Berkeley City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Medanos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Coastline Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Las Positas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
South Orange County Community College District | 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 $28,327 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) | |
Berkeley City College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,736 | - |
Los Medanos College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
Las Positas College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $22,175 | $6,151 | - |