Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,695 when living on campus and $29,497 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,266 when living on campus and $38,068 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 |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $11,908 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,080 | - | $21,222 |
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,274 | $9,845 | $1,421 | - | $26,802 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,274 for in-state students and $9,845 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Napa Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,908 and Mendocino College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,893 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 |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 | $9,388 | $1,156 | $11,908 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,423 | $8,893 |
| State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,272 | $8,802 | $1,274 | $9,845 |
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. | |||
| San Diego Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Napa Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mendocino 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 $26,802 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 | - |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Napa Valley College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Mendocino College | - | - | $16,580 | $4,642 | - |
| State Center Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,648 | $5,154 | - |