For the academic year 2023-2024, SAC's tuition & fees is $1,180 for state residents and $9,460 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its SAC's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $10,180 for in-state and $30,323 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to SAC is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
University of California-San Diego has the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,042 and Santa Ana College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,460 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to SAC is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between SAC 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 | ||
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | $7,073 | $18,953 | - | $396 | $965 | $18,348 | $18,464 |
| California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA | $7,008 | $18,888 | - | $396 | $1,490 | $15,612 | $17,166 |
| California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | $7,095 | $18,975 | - | $396 | $1,284 | $12,648 | $20,306 |
| University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | $14,850 | $45,627 | - | - | $1,273 | $22,692 | $17,614 |
| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | $15,247 | $46,024 | - | - | $1,381 | $19,068 | $13,076 |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | $14,237 | $45,014 | - | - | $1,550 | $18,423 | $16,216 |
| University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | $13,747 | $44,524 | - | - | $1,574 | $17,148 | $17,436 |
| University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | $15,265 | $46,042 | - | - | $1,307 | $17,198 | $15,566 |
| Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CA | $1,180 | $9,460 | $46 | $391 | $938 | - | $20,232 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | $8,290 | $20,170 | - | $396 | $908 | $21,630 | $17,110 |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | $7,992 | $19,872 | - | $396 | $938 | $19,866 | $19,431 |
| Average | $10,180 | $30,323 | $46 | $395 | $1,237 | $18,263 | $17,511 |