Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,631 when living on campus and $30,409 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,862 when living on campus and $38,640 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 | ||
| Riverside City College | $1,420 | $11,230 | $1,440 | - | $33,210 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Fresno City College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 | $8,870 | $940 | - | $25,623 |
| Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,152 | - | $28,944 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,341 | $9,572 | $1,290 | - | $27,778 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,341 for in-state students and $9,572 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Riverside City College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,230 and Las Positas College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,176 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Riverside City College | $1,420 | $10,000 | $1,420 | $11,230 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Fresno City College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| Columbia College | $1,356 | $7,308 | $1,547 | $8,870 |
| Las Positas College | $1,168 | $8,176 | $1,168 | $8,176 |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,302 | $8,849 | $1,341 | $9,572 |
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 | |
| Riverside City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Southwest College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fresno City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Las Positas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Rios 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 $27,778 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Riverside City College | - | - | $28,782 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Fresno City College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| Columbia College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Las Positas College | - | - | $23,076 | $5,868 | - |
| Los Rios Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,740 | $6,037 | - |