Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,490 when living on campus and $28,246 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,147 when living on campus and $35,903 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 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $8,184 | $938 | - | $26,256 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,211 | $8,868 | $1,279 | - | $25,756 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,211 for in-state students and $8,868 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Santa Barbara City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,186 and Woodland Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,184 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 |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $6,380 | $1,124 | $8,184 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,211 | $8,049 | $1,211 | $8,868 |
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. | |||
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Woodland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | 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 $25,756 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 | - |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
| Woodland Community College | - | - | $20,064 | $6,192 | - |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,036 | $5,720 | - |