How much has Columbia College - Los Alamitos's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 21.52% from 2018 ($24,240), where Columbia College - Los Alamitos's current cost is $29,456. In 2024, the COA is increased by 5.87% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,400 (2018) to $8,304 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 1.14% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at Columbia College - Los Alamitos.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Columbia College - Los Alamitos over the past 6 years. The COA has increased 21.52% for that period where the last year costs were $29,456. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 1.14% for the last 6 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,304. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Columbia College - Los Alamitos over last the 6 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2018-19$8,400-
2019-20$8,112 -3.43%
2020-21$8,112 0.00%
2021-22$8,832 8.88%
2022-23$8,496 -3.80%
2023-24$8,304 -2.26%
Columbia College - Los Alamitos Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $480, and it has not changed since 2018.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2018-19$480-
2019-20$480 0.00%
2020-21$480 0.00%
2021-22$480 0.00%
2022-23$480 0.00%
2023-24$480 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 15.56% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Columbia College - Los Alamitos.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2018-19$15,360-
2019-20$16,160 5.21%
2020-21$16,768 3.76%
2021-22$17,888 6.68%
2022-23$18,848 5.37%
2023-24$20,672 9.68%
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