Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,202 when living on campus and $28,226 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,718 when living on campus and $36,742 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 | ||
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $8,714 | $2,000 | - | $25,888 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $11,067 | $1,971 | $17,025 | $23,043 |
| Clovis Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,254 | $9,770 | $1,923 | $17,025 | $25,048 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,254 for in-state students and $9,770 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lake Tahoe Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,067 and Ohlone College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,714 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $7,178 | $1,202 | $8,714 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $9,087 | $1,131 | $11,067 |
| Clovis Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,253 | $8,902 | $1,254 | $9,770 |
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 | |
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohlone College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lake Tahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Clovis Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Peralta Community College System 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 $17,025 when a student lives on campus and $25,048 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Ohlone College | - | - | $22,104 | $3,784 | - |
| Los Angeles Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | $11,751 | $5,274 | $17,769 | $5,274 | - |
| Clovis Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,751 | $5,274 | $19,426 | $5,622 | - |