Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,429 when living on campus and $32,898 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,898 when living on campus and $41,367 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 | ||
| Skyline College | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $9,460 | $938 | - | $25,650 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,270 | $8,870 | $938 | - | $23,860 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,233 | $9,702 | $1,196 | - | $30,469 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,233 for in-state students and $9,702 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 17.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Skyline College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,384 and Modesto Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,870 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Skyline College | $1,362 | $9,508 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,180 | $8,788 | $1,180 | $9,460 |
| Modesto Junior College | $1,276 | $7,308 | $1,270 | $8,870 |
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,241 | $8,261 | $1,233 | $9,702 |
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 | |
| Skyline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Mesa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Ana College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Modesto Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Yosemite Community College District Office | 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 $30,469 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Skyline College | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| San Diego Mesa College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Santa Ana College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,418 | - |
| Modesto Junior College | - | - | $19,432 | $4,428 | - |
| North Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Yosemite Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $25,422 | $5,047 | - |