Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,841 when living on campus and $30,000 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,963 when living on campus and $39,122 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 Diego Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 | $12,880 | $2,178 | - | $23,859 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,181 | $8,381 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,718 | $2,727 | - | $23,481 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,255 | $10,376 | $1,587 | - | $27,159 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,255 for in-state students and $10,376 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Verde College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,880 and Glendale Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,381 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,380 | $10,590 | $1,288 | $12,880 |
| Glendale Community College | $1,171 | $8,438 | $1,181 | $8,381 |
| Evergreen Valley College | $1,366 | $8,286 | $1,366 | $8,718 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,265 | $9,104 | $1,255 | $10,376 |
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 Diego Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palo Verde College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Glendale Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Evergreen Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ventura County Community College System 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 $27,159 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Palo Verde College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Glendale Community College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Evergreen Valley College | - | - | $18,126 | $5,355 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Ventura County Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,840 | $5,319 | - |