Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,441 when living on campus and $31,182 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,893 when living on campus and $40,634 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 | ||
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $9,924 | $938 | - | $38,304 |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $10,636 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Average | $1,311 | $10,763 | $1,131 | - | $28,741 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,311 for in-state students and $10,763 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Los Medanos College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,012 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $8,364 | $1,188 | $9,924 |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $11,440 | $1,556 | $11,440 |
| Cuyamaca College | $1,340 | $9,852 | $1,340 | $10,636 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Average | $1,314 | $9,721 | $1,311 | $10,763 |
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 | |
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Monterey Peninsula College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Medanos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Long Beach City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuyamaca College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | 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 $28,741 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Monterey Peninsula College | - | - | $32,049 | $6,255 | - |
| Los Medanos College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Long Beach City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cuyamaca College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $22,355 | $6,386 | - |