Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,903 when living on campus and $30,288 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,378 when living on campus and $38,763 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 Bernardino Valley College | $1,185 | $10,017 | $2,850 | - | $27,000 |
| San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $10,050 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Average | $1,216 | $9,691 | $1,688 | - | $27,385 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,216 for in-state students and $9,691 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Los Angeles Pierce College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,130 and San Diego City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $744 | $5,057 | $1,185 | $10,017 |
| San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,050 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Average | $1,141 | $8,451 | $1,216 | $9,691 |
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 Bernardino Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Harbor College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fresno City 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 $27,385 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Bernardino Valley College | - | - | $20,000 | $7,000 | - |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Average | - | - | $21,382 | $6,002 | - |