Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $14,853 when living on campus and $28,280 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,160 when living on campus and $36,587 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 | ||
| Taft College | $1,108 | $9,076 | $938 | $12,055 | $25,623 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,936 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Downey Adult School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,193 | $9,499 | $1,606 | $12,055 | $25,482 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,193 for in-state students and $9,499 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Barstow Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $9,936 and Taft College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,076 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Taft College | $1,108 | $7,972 | $1,108 | $9,076 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Barstow Community College | $1,104 | $9,072 | $1,104 | $9,936 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Downey Adult School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,193 | $8,843 | $1,193 | $9,499 |
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 | |
| Taft College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Barstow Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Downey Adult School | 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 $12,055 when a student lives on campus and $25,482 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Taft College | $8,077 | $3,978 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Barstow Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Downey Adult School | - | ||||
| Average | $8,077 | $3,978 | $19,569 | $5,913 | - |