Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,956 when living on campus and $27,736 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,068 when living on campus and $36,848 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 | ||
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $8,714 | $2,000 | - | $25,888 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,919 | - | $20,500 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,144 | $8,224 | $938 | $16,280 | $25,624 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Average | $1,244 | $10,356 | $1,432 | $16,280 | $25,060 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,244 for in-state students and $10,356 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Lassen Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,224 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Ohlone College | $1,202 | $7,178 | $1,202 | $8,714 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,406 | $11,276 |
| Lassen Community College | $1,129 | $9,097 | $1,144 | $8,224 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Average | $1,227 | $9,578 | $1,244 | $10,356 |
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 | |
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohlone College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lassen Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River 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 $16,280 when a student lives on campus and $25,060 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Ohlone College | - | - | $22,104 | $3,784 | - |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | - | - | $15,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Lassen Community College | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | $12,300 | $3,980 | $19,588 | $5,472 | - |