Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,678 when living on campus and $29,045 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,035 when living on campus and $38,402 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 | ||
Saddleback College | $1,432 | $13,732 | $938 | - | $28,862 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $11,067 | $1,971 | $17,025 | $23,043 |
Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,686 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,257 | $10,614 | $1,396 | $17,025 | $26,392 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,257 for in-state students and $10,614 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saddleback College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,732 and Chabot College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,686 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Saddleback College | $1,334 | $9,814 | $1,432 | $13,732 |
Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $9,087 | $1,131 | $11,067 |
Chabot College | $1,150 | $8,158 | $1,150 | $8,686 |
Madera Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,237 | $9,164 | $1,257 | $10,614 |
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 | |
Saddleback College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lake Tahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Chabot College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Madera Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
State Center Community College District | 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 $17,025 when a student lives on campus and $26,392 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) | |
Saddleback College | - | - | $22,670 | $6,192 | - |
Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $11,751 | $5,274 | $17,769 | $5,274 | - |
Chabot College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
State Center Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $11,751 | $5,274 | $20,186 | $6,206 | - |