Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,086 when living on campus and $27,637 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,989 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 | ||
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,080 | - | $20,364 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $2,727 | - | $25,200 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 | $11,084 | $1,465 | - | $28,087 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,329 | $10,232 | $1,757 | - | $24,550 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,329 for in-state students and $10,232 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Golden West College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,084 and San Jose City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,486 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Victor Valley College | $1,425 | $10,125 | $1,425 | $10,125 |
| San Jose City College | $1,366 | $9,486 | $1,366 | $9,486 |
| Golden West College | $1,190 | $9,854 | $1,196 | $11,084 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| South Orange County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,327 | $9,822 | $1,329 | $10,232 |
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 | |
| Victor Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jose City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Golden West College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| South Orange County Community College District | 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 $24,550 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Victor Valley College | - | - | $16,580 | $3,784 | - |
| San Jose City College | - | - | $19,845 | $5,355 | - |
| Golden West College | - | - | $23,659 | $4,428 | - |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| South Orange County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $20,028 | $4,522 | - |