Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,762 when living on campus and $32,121 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,863 when living on campus and $41,222 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 | ||
| College of San Mateo | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $11,908 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| San Bernardino Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,238 | $10,339 | $1,524 | - | $29,359 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,238 for in-state students and $10,339 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Napa Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,908 and Merced College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,154 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of San Mateo | $1,376 | $9,552 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $9,388 | $1,156 | $11,908 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Bernardino Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,247 | $8,865 | $1,238 | $10,339 |
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 | |
| College of San Mateo | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Napa Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| San Bernardino 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 $29,359 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of San Mateo | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| Napa Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| San Bernardino Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $23,073 | $6,287 | - |