How much has Orange Coast's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 24.01% from 2020 ($28,258), where Orange Coast's current cost is $35,044. In 2024, the COA is increased by 15.80% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $6,584 (2014) to $9,992 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 53.63% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Orange Coast College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Orange Coast College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 24.01% for that period where the last year costs were $35,044. 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 increased 53.63% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $9,992. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Orange Coast College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$1,184$6,584-
2015-16$1,184$6,584 0.00%
2016-17$1,184$6,728 2.19%
2017-18$1,186$7,690 14.30%
2018-19$1,186$7,978 3.75%
2019-20$1,188$7,836 -1.78%
2020-21$1,188$7,812 -0.31%
2021-22$1,198$8,398 7.50%
2022-23$1,202$8,762 4.33%
2023-24$1,208$9,992 14.04%
Orange Coast College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,465, and it has decreased -14.33% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,710-
2015-16$2,401 40.41%
2016-17$1,791 -25.41%
2017-18$1,854 3.52%
2018-19$1,917 3.40%
2019-20$1,917 0.00%
2020-21$1,080 -43.66%
2021-22$643 -40.46%
2022-23$1,152 79.16%
2023-24$1,465 27.17%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 432.68% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 39.07% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Orange Coast College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15-$20,834-
2015-16-$25,342-
2016-17-$16,650-
2017-18-$17,489-
2018-19-$18,000-
2019-20-$18,027-
2020-21$19,366$21,222-
2021-22$17,703$22,014 -8.59%
2022-23$20,348$22,644 14.94%
2023-24$23,587$28,087 15.92%
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