Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,188 when living on campus and $30,763 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,825 when living on campus and $39,400 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 | ||
| Sierra College | $1,156 | $9,988 | $1,792 | $14,804 | $27,106 |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,232 | $9,869 | $1,152 | $14,804 | $28,379 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,232 for in-state students and $9,869 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cerro Coso Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,264 and San Diego Miramar 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 | |
| Sierra College | $1,156 | $8,548 | $1,156 | $9,988 |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| Coast Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,231 | $8,843 | $1,232 | $9,869 |
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 | |
| Sierra College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Diego Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coast Community College District Office | 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 $14,804 when a student lives on campus and $28,379 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sierra College | $8,000 | $6,804 | $20,302 | $6,804 | - |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| East Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Coast Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,000 | $6,804 | $22,475 | $5,904 | - |