Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,917 when living on campus and $30,058 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,405 when living on campus and $38,547 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 | ||
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,971 | - | $28,802 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $11,908 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,718 | $2,727 | - | $23,481 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Average | $1,248 | $9,736 | $1,669 | - | $27,141 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,248 for in-state students and $9,736 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Napa Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,908 and Berkeley City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,684 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,676 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $9,388 | $1,156 | $11,908 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,286 | $1,366 | $8,718 |
| Diablo Valley College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Average | $1,246 | $8,772 | $1,248 | $9,736 |
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 | |
| Berkeley City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Napa Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Evergreen Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Diablo Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo 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 $27,141 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Berkeley City College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,736 | - |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Napa Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Evergreen Valley College | - | - | $18,126 | $5,355 | - |
| Diablo Valley College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,773 | $6,368 | - |