Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,300 when living on campus and $28,507 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,351 when living on campus and $37,558 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 | ||
Palomar College | $1,354 | $10,650 | $938 | - | $29,268 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Grossmont College | $1,332 | $10,628 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,309 | $10,360 | $990 | - | $26,207 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,309 for in-state students and $10,360 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palomar College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,650 and Los Angeles City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,130 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Palomar College | $1,348 | $10,644 | $1,354 | $10,650 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Grossmont College | $1,332 | $9,844 | $1,332 | $10,628 |
Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,308 | $9,948 | $1,309 | $10,360 |
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 | |
Palomar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Grossmont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
West Valley Mission 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 $26,207 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) | |
Palomar College | - | - | $23,076 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Grossmont College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $20,094 | $6,114 | - |