Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,209 when living on campus and $30,179 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,753 when living on campus and $38,723 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 Miramar College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $938 | - | $35,164 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $10,130 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $938 | - | $25,623 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $1,218 | $9,762 | $992 | - | $27,970 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,218 for in-state students and $9,762 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cuesta College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,000 and Compton College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,822 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Diego Miramar College | $1,144 | $7,440 | $1,150 | $9,094 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $1,238 | $9,870 | $1,238 | $10,130 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Compton College | $1,142 | $8,822 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $1,216 | $8,870 | $1,218 | $9,762 |
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 Miramar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Compton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | 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 $27,970 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Diego Miramar College | - | - | $30,736 | $4,428 | - |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Compton College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Tri-Community Adult Education | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $22,257 | $5,713 | - |