Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,624 when living on campus and $29,957 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,030 when living on campus and $38,363 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 |
| Moorpark College | $1,416 | $8,179 | $1,152 | - | $22,644 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $9,924 | $938 | - | $38,304 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,292 | $9,698 | $1,332 | - | $27,333 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,292 for in-state students and $9,698 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cosumnes River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 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 |
| Moorpark College | $1,394 | $8,146 | $1,416 | $8,179 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $8,364 | $1,188 | $9,924 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| Cosumnes River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,282 | $8,992 | $1,292 | $9,698 |
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. | |||
| Moorpark College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Monterey Peninsula College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cosumnes River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Peralta 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 $27,333 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 | - |
| Moorpark College | - | - | $17,784 | $4,860 | - |
| Monterey Peninsula College | - | - | $32,049 | $6,255 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| Cosumnes River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Peralta Community College System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,961 | $5,372 | - |