Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,730 when living on campus and $29,985 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,743 when living on campus and $38,997 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 | ||
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Saddleback College | $1,432 | $13,732 | $938 | - | $28,862 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $9,012 | $1,190 | - | $30,330 |
| Gavilan College | $1,506 | $12,246 | $938 | - | $24,651 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Average | $1,321 | $10,334 | $1,409 | - | $27,255 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,321 for in-state students and $10,334 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 18.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saddleback College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,732 and Merritt College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,703 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Saddleback College | $1,334 | $9,814 | $1,432 | $13,732 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 | $8,703 | $1,167 | $8,703 |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 | $8,328 | $1,312 | $9,012 |
| Gavilan College | $1,166 | $7,238 | $1,506 | $12,246 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
| Average | $1,248 | $8,732 | $1,321 | $10,334 |
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 | |
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saddleback College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merritt College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Medanos College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Gavilan College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Compton 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 $27,255 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Saddleback College | - | - | $22,670 | $6,192 | - |
| Merritt College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Los Medanos College | - | - | $22,644 | $7,686 | - |
| Gavilan College | - | - | $19,431 | $5,220 | - |
| Compton College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $21,015 | $6,240 | - |