Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,589 when living on campus and $27,986 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,275 when living on campus and $36,672 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 | ||
| Ventura College | $1,416 | $8,179 | $1,152 | - | $22,644 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,919 | - | $20,500 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| Average | $1,305 | $9,991 | $1,284 | - | $25,397 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,305 for in-state students and $9,991 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mt San Jacinto Community College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,276 and Ventura College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,179 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ventura College | $1,394 | $8,146 | $1,416 | $8,179 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | $1,406 | $11,276 | $1,406 | $11,276 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| Average | $1,299 | $9,367 | $1,305 | $9,991 |
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 | |
| Ventura College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | 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 $25,397 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Ventura College | - | - | $17,784 | $4,860 | - |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | - | - | $15,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,749 | $4,649 | - |