Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $2,809 when living on campus and $28,430 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,902 when living on campus and $38,524 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 | ||
| Sacramento City College | $1,288 | $12,808 | $1,152 | - | $27,666 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,180 | $10,756 | $1,152 | - | $25,623 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 | $12,880 | $2,178 | - | $23,859 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $11,000 | $1,152 | - | $25,470 |
| Clovis Community College | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,980 | - | $25,488 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $1,286 | $11,380 | $1,523 | - | $25,621 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $1,286 for in-state students and $11,380 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Verde College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,880 and Clovis Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,454 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sacramento City College | $1,288 | $10,768 | $1,288 | $12,808 |
| Pasadena City College | $1,172 | $9,572 | $1,180 | $10,756 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,380 | $10,590 | $1,288 | $12,880 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 | $9,348 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| Clovis Community College | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,334 | $9,454 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,306 | $9,834 | $1,286 | $11,380 |
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 | |
| Sacramento City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pasadena City College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palo Verde College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cuesta College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Clovis Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | 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 $25,621 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sacramento City College | - | - | $21,474 | $6,192 | - |
| Pasadena City College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,192 | - |
| Palo Verde College | - | - | $19,431 | $4,428 | - |
| Cuesta College | - | - | $19,431 | $6,039 | - |
| Clovis Community College | - | - | $17,982 | $7,506 | - |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $19,550 | $6,071 | - |