For the academic year 2023-2024, San Jose City's tuition & fees is $1,366 for state residents and $9,486 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its San Jose City's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $1,313 for in-state and $10,526 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to San Jose City is lower than community colleges' average, which is $4,992 for in-state and $14,143 for out-of-state students in 2024.
American River College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,808 and El Camino Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,144 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to San Jose City is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between San Jose City and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| American River CollegeSacramento, CA | $1,288 | $12,808 | $46 | $480 | $1,152 | - | $21,474 |
| Cerritos CollegeNorwalk, CA | $1,364 | $12,004 | $46 | $426 | $938 | - | $19,432 |
| Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga, CA | $1,184 | $11,120 | $46 | $460 | $938 | - | $19,432 |
| East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, CA | $1,238 | $10,130 | $46 | $388 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| El Camino Community College DistrictTorrance, CA | $1,144 | $7,144 | $46 | $296 | $2,136 | - | $19,431 |
| Fresno City CollegeFresno, CA | $1,334 | $9,454 | $46 | $361 | $1,980 | - | $17,982 |
| Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach, CA | $1,556 | $11,440 | $46 | $355 | $1,152 | - | $19,431 |
| Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA | $1,364 | $10,212 | $46 | $362 | $1,434 | - | $25,434 |
| Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CA | $1,180 | $10,756 | $46 | $445 | $1,152 | - | $19,431 |
| Riverside City CollegeRiverside, CA | $1,420 | $11,230 | $46 | $373 | $1,440 | - | $28,782 |
| San Jose City CollegeSan Jose, CA | $1,366 | $9,486 | $46 | $336 | $2,727 | - | $19,845 |
| Average | $1,313 | $10,526 | $46 | $389 | $1,453 | - | $20,919 |