Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,572 when living on campus and $29,826 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,429 when living on campus and $37,683 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
Ohlone College | $1,202 | $8,714 | $2,000 | - | $25,888 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Downey Adult School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Average | $1,232 | $9,089 | $1,340 | - | $27,254 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,232 for in-state students and $9,089 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Los Angeles City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,130 and Butte College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,416 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
Ohlone College | $1,202 | $7,178 | $1,202 | $8,714 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Downey Adult School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $1,230 | $8,086 | $1,232 | $9,089 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Ohlone College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Downey Adult School | 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 $27,254 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
Ohlone College | - | - | $22,104 | $3,784 | - |
Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
Peralta Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Downey Adult School | - | ||||
Average | - | - | $22,513 | $4,742 | - |