Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,893 when living on campus and $30,848 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,236 when living on campus and $40,191 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 | ||
College of San Mateo | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
Sacramento City College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $11,067 | $1,971 | $17,025 | $23,043 |
Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
Average | $1,245 | $10,588 | $1,623 | $17,025 | $27,981 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,245 for in-state students and $10,588 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sacramento City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 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 | |
College of San Mateo | $1,376 | $9,552 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
Sacramento City College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $9,087 | $1,131 | $11,067 |
Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
College of Alameda | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
Average | $1,245 | $9,475 | $1,245 | $10,588 |
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 | |
College of San Mateo | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Sacramento City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lake Tahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Fresno City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
East Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
College of Alameda | 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 $17,025 when a student lives on campus and $27,981 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) | |
College of San Mateo | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
Sacramento City College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $11,751 | $5,274 | $17,769 | $5,274 | - |
Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
East Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
College of Alameda | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
Average | $11,751 | $5,274 | $21,668 | $6,312 | - |