Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,539 when living on campus and $28,331 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,801 when living on campus and $36,593 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 | ||
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $8,702 | $1,152 | - | $26,341 |
| Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,724 | - | $28,862 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,180 | $9,964 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| Average | $1,288 | $9,550 | $1,252 | - | $25,791 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,288 for in-state students and $9,550 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuesta College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,000 and Laney College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,684 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Valley College | $1,490 | $9,320 | $1,490 | $8,702 |
| Laney College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
| Coastline Community College | $1,174 | $8,734 | $1,180 | $9,964 |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| Average | $1,287 | $9,172 | $1,288 | $9,550 |
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 | |
| West Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Laney College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Compton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Coastline Community 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 $25,791 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Valley College | - | - | $21,452 | $4,889 | - |
| Laney College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,796 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Compton College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Coastline Community College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| Average | - | - | $20,437 | $5,355 | - |