Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,642 when living on campus and $32,238 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,988 when living on campus and $40,584 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 | ||
| San Diego City College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,152 | - | $35,164 |
| Porterville College | $1,409 | $10,289 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,586 | $938 | - | $30,393 |
| Canada College | $1,332 | $9,508 | $1,971 | - | $35,284 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| West Hills College-Lemoore | $1,382 | $10,082 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
| Average | $1,322 | $9,669 | $1,320 | - | $29,596 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,322 for in-state students and $9,669 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Porterville College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,289 and San Diego City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,094 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego City College | $1,144 | $7,480 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Porterville College | $1,409 | $9,539 | $1,409 | $10,289 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 | $9,138 | $1,326 | $9,586 |
| Canada College | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,332 | $9,508 |
| Madera Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| West Hills College-Lemoore | $1,380 | $10,110 | $1,382 | $10,082 |
| Average | $1,325 | $9,027 | $1,322 | $9,669 |
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 | |
| San Diego City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Porterville College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of the Desert | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Canada College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Madera Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Hills College-Lemoore | 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 $29,596 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego City College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Porterville College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| College of the Desert | - | - | $25,965 | $4,428 | - |
| Canada College | - | - | $31,288 | $3,996 | - |
| Madera Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| West Hills College-Lemoore | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
| Average | - | - | $24,139 | $5,457 | - |