Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,696 when living on campus and $29,711 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,089 when living on campus and $38,104 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Ohlone College | $1,202 | $8,714 | $2,000 | - | $25,888 |
Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $9,924 | $938 | - | $38,304 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $11,067 | $1,971 | $17,025 | $23,043 |
Butte College | $1,336 | $8,416 | $1,270 | - | $22,342 |
West Hills College-Lemoore | $1,382 | $10,082 | $938 | - | $25,624 |
State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $1,248 | $9,641 | $1,423 | $17,025 | $27,040 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,248 for in-state students and $9,641 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lake Tahoe Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,067 and Butte College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,416 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Ohlone College | $1,202 | $7,178 | $1,202 | $8,714 |
Monterey Peninsula College | $1,188 | $8,364 | $1,188 | $9,924 |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $1,131 | $9,087 | $1,131 | $11,067 |
Butte College | $1,336 | $7,816 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
West Hills College-Lemoore | $1,380 | $10,110 | $1,382 | $10,082 |
State Center Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $1,247 | $8,511 | $1,248 | $9,641 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Ohlone College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Monterey Peninsula College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lake Tahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Butte College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
West Hills College-Lemoore | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
State Center 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 $17,025 when a student lives on campus and $27,040 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Ohlone College | - | - | $22,104 | $3,784 | - |
Monterey Peninsula College | - | - | $32,049 | $6,255 | - |
Lake Tahoe Community College | $11,751 | $5,274 | $17,769 | $5,274 | - |
Butte College | - | - | $17,780 | $4,562 | - |
West Hills College-Lemoore | - | - | $19,432 | $6,192 | - |
State Center Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $11,751 | $5,274 | $21,827 | $5,213 | - |