Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,405 when living on campus and $29,643 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,228 when living on campus and $37,466 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 Bernardino Valley College | $1,185 | $10,017 | $2,850 | - | $27,000 |
| Oxnard College | $1,416 | $8,179 | $1,152 | - | $22,644 |
| College of Marin | $1,558 | $10,828 | $2,169 | - | $30,511 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,144 | $2,136 | - | $25,623 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,291 | $9,113 | $2,115 | - | $26,237 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,291 for in-state students and $9,113 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Marin requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,828 and El Camino Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,144 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $744 | $5,057 | $1,185 | $10,017 |
| Oxnard College | $1,394 | $8,146 | $1,416 | $8,179 |
| College of Marin | $1,494 | $9,864 | $1,558 | $10,828 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,984 | $1,144 | $7,144 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,185 | $8,118 | $1,291 | $9,113 |
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 Bernardino Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Oxnard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Marin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| El Camino Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa 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 $26,237 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | - | - | $20,000 | $7,000 | - |
| Oxnard College | - | - | $17,784 | $4,860 | - |
| College of Marin | - | - | $24,645 | $5,866 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| El Camino Community College District | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,515 | $5,723 | - |