Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,592 when living on campus and $31,749 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,941 when living on campus and $40,098 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 | ||
Porterville College | $1,409 | $10,289 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,291 | $9,639 | $1,302 | - | $29,157 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,291 for in-state students and $9,639 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Porterville College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,289 and College of Alameda has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,684 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Porterville College | $1,409 | $9,539 | $1,409 | $10,289 |
Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,297 | $9,247 | $1,291 | $9,639 |
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 | |
Porterville College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
College of the Desert | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
College of Alameda | 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 $29,157 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) | |
Porterville College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
College of Alameda | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
Peralta Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $23,636 | $5,521 | - |