Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,313 when living on campus and $28,936 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,715 when living on campus and $37,339 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 |
Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
Mt San Antonio College | $1,364 | $10,212 | $1,434 | - | $31,626 |
Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Glendale Community College | $1,181 | $8,381 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Average | $1,256 | $9,659 | $1,056 | - | $26,624 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,256 for in-state students and $9,659 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pasadena City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,756 and Merced College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,154 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 |
Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
Mt San Antonio College | $1,352 | $10,096 | $1,364 | $10,212 |
Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
Glendale Community College | $1,171 | $8,438 | $1,181 | $8,381 |
Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
Average | $1,251 | $9,139 | $1,256 | $9,659 |
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. | |||
Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Mt San Antonio College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Glendale Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cerro Coso Community 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 $26,624 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 | - |
Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Mt San Antonio College | - | - | $25,434 | $6,192 | - |
Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Glendale Community College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Average | - | - | $20,565 | $6,059 | - |