Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,639 when living on campus and $26,237 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,851 when living on campus and $34,449 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 | ||
| Ventura College | $1,416 | $8,179 | $1,152 | - | $22,644 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,919 | - | $20,500 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 | $8,870 | $940 | - | $25,623 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,402 | $9,614 | $1,237 | - | $23,598 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,402 for in-state students and $9,614 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mt San Jacinto Community College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,276 and Ventura College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,179 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ventura College | $1,394 | $8,146 | $1,416 | $8,179 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,406 | $11,276 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Columbia College | $1,356 | $7,308 | $1,547 | $8,870 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,349 | $9,150 | $1,402 | $9,614 |
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 | |
| Ventura College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | 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 $23,598 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ventura College | - | - | $17,784 | $4,860 | - |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | - | - | $15,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Los Angeles Mission College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Columbia College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $18,037 | $5,561 | - |