Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,187 when living on campus and $30,505 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,180 when living on campus and $39,497 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 | ||
West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Solano Community College | $1,172 | $8,900 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
California State University-Sacramento | $7,602 | $19,482 | $1,112 | $20,704 | $26,530 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $9,120 | $938 | - | $31,708 |
San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $2,510 | $11,503 | $973 | $20,704 | $27,021 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,510 for in-state students and $11,503 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Sacramento requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,482 and Solano Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,900 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
West Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Solano Community College | $1,172 | $7,028 | $1,172 | $8,900 |
Rio Hondo College | $1,388 | $9,884 | $1,388 | $9,884 |
California State University-Sacramento | $7,484 | $19,364 | $7,602 | $19,482 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 | $8,448 | $1,152 | $9,120 |
San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $2,487 | $10,919 | $2,510 | $11,503 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,036 for state residents and $18,540 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Sacramento requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Sacramento has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
West Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Solano Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Rio Hondo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-Sacramento | $8,918 | $18,422 | $9,036 | $18,540 |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
San Mateo County Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,918 | $18,422 | $9,036 | $18,540 |
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 $20,704 when a student lives on campus and $27,021 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) | |
West Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Solano Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Rio Hondo College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
California State University-Sacramento | $16,278 | $4,426 | $21,042 | $5,488 | - |
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | - | - | $27,280 | $4,428 | - |
San Mateo County Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $16,278 | $4,426 | $21,323 | $5,698 | - |