Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,575 when living on campus and $29,193 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,490 when living on campus and $37,108 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 | ||
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,684 | $1,971 | - | $28,802 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $8,154 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $938 | - | $23,859 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,399 | $2,267 | - | $25,409 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| Average | $1,243 | $9,158 | $1,332 | - | $26,618 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,243 for in-state students and $9,158 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Los Angeles City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,130 and Merced College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,154 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Berkeley City College | $1,148 | $8,676 | $1,148 | $8,684 |
| Merced College | $1,194 | $7,890 | $1,194 | $8,154 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 | $8,994 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| Fullerton College | $1,150 | $9,538 | $1,150 | $9,399 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| Average | $1,243 | $9,018 | $1,243 | $9,158 |
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 | |
| Berkeley City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Merced College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hartnell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fullerton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Desert | 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 $26,618 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Berkeley City College | - | - | $22,066 | $6,736 | - |
| Merced College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Angeles City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Hartnell College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Fullerton College | - | - | $20,714 | $4,695 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| Average | - | - | $21,173 | $5,445 | - |