Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,059 when living on campus and $29,351 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,429 when living on campus and $37,720 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 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Orange Coast College | $1,208 | $9,992 | $1,465 | $23,587 | $28,087 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $8,184 | $938 | - | $26,256 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,180 | $9,549 | $1,293 | $23,587 | $26,878 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,180 for in-state students and $9,549 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pasadena City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,756 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 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Orange Coast College | $1,202 | $8,762 | $1,208 | $9,992 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Woodland Community College | $1,124 | $6,380 | $1,124 | $8,184 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,177 | $8,652 | $1,180 | $9,549 |
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. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Orange Coast College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Mission College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Woodland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Valley Mission Community College District 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 $23,587 when a student lives on campus and $26,878 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 | - |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Orange Coast College | $19,159 | $4,428 | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Angeles Mission College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Woodland Community College | - | - | $20,064 | $6,192 | - |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $19,159 | $4,428 | $20,930 | $5,948 | - |