Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,688 when living on campus and $29,746 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,949 when living on campus and $38,007 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 | ||
| College of San Mateo | $1,332 | $11,384 | $1,971 | - | $37,201 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,080 | - | $21,222 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,144 | $2,136 | - | $25,623 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,275 | $9,536 | $1,413 | - | $27,058 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,275 for in-state students and $9,536 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of San Mateo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,384 and El Camino Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,144 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of San Mateo | $1,376 | $9,552 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| Mendocino College | $1,423 | $8,893 | $1,423 | $8,893 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,984 | $1,144 | $7,144 |
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,284 | $9,234 | $1,275 | $9,536 |
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 | |
| College of San Mateo | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mendocino College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Pierce College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| El Camino Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Orange County 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 $27,058 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of San Mateo | - | - | $31,288 | $5,913 | - |
| Mendocino College | - | - | $16,580 | $4,642 | - |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| El Camino Community College District | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,232 | $5,826 | - |