Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,673 when living on campus and $30,586 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,973 when living on campus and $39,886 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 | ||
| Southwestern College | $1,344 | $9,492 | $1,210 | - | $29,377 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 | $9,910 | $2,250 | - | $28,989 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Downey Adult School | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,285 | $10,585 | $1,388 | - | $27,914 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,285 for in-state students and $10,585 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Folsom Lake College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Southwestern College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,492 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southwestern College | $1,342 | $9,490 | $1,344 | $9,492 |
| East Los Angeles College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cabrillo College | $1,262 | $8,630 | $1,270 | $9,910 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Downey Adult School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,281 | $9,690 | $1,285 | $10,585 |
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 | |
| Southwestern College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Los Angeles College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cabrillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Folsom Lake College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Downey Adult School | 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 $27,914 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwestern College | - | - | $23,897 | $5,480 | - |
| East Los Angeles College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cabrillo College | - | - | $22,140 | $6,849 | - |
| Folsom Lake College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Downey Adult School | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $21,736 | $6,178 | - |