Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,032 when living on campus and $28,833 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,832 when living on campus and $38,633 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 | ||
| Imperial Valley College | $1,126 | $7,990 | $938 | $13,663 | $25,623 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $10,628 | $1,200 | - | $24,900 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| West Valley Mission 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 | $1,259 | $11,059 | $1,111 | $13,663 | $26,464 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,259 for in-state students and $11,059 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American River College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and Imperial Valley College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,990 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Imperial Valley College | $1,126 | $6,646 | $1,126 | $7,990 |
| Grossmont College | $1,332 | $9,844 | $1,332 | $10,628 |
| American River College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| West Valley Mission 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 | $1,229 | $9,507 | $1,259 | $11,059 |
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 | |
| Imperial Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grossmont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| American River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Folsom Lake College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Valley Mission 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 $13,663 when a student lives on campus and $26,464 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Imperial Valley College | $7,471 | $6,192 | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Grossmont College | - | - | $19,100 | $5,800 | - |
| American River College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Folsom Lake College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| West Valley Mission 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 | $7,471 | $6,192 | $20,370 | $6,094 | - |