Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,474 when living on campus and $28,097 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,916 when living on campus and $36,539 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 | ||
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $10,186 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,144 | $2,136 | - | $25,623 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $11,120 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $10,264 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,237 | $9,679 | $1,238 | - | $25,623 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,237 for in-state students and $9,679 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Chaffey College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,120 and El Camino Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,144 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Santa Barbara City College | $1,234 | $9,322 | $1,234 | $10,186 |
| El Camino Community College District | $1,144 | $7,984 | $1,144 | $7,144 |
| Chaffey College | $1,184 | $9,392 | $1,184 | $11,120 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 | $9,514 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,237 | $9,053 | $1,237 | $9,679 |
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 | |
| Santa Barbara City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| El Camino Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chaffey College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cerro Coso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | 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 $25,623 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Santa Barbara City College | - | - | $20,232 | $5,391 | - |
| El Camino Community College District | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Chaffey College | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Cerro Coso Community College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,632 | $5,992 | - |