For the academic year 2023-2024, Orange Coast's tuition & fees is $1,208 for state residents and $9,992 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Orange Coast's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $1,298 for in-state and $10,572 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast is as follows:
- Undergraduate tuition & Fees is $1,298 for state residents and $10,572 for out-of-state.
- Cost per credit hour is $46 for state residents and $396 for out-of-state.
- Books & supplies cost is $1,339.
- Living cost is $19,159 (on-campus), $21,265 (off-campus).
Tuition Comparison Table: Orange Coast and its Similar Schools
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Orange Coast and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
2024 Tuition Comparison Between Similar Schools To Orange Coast CollegeSchool 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 |
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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 |
Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA | $1,208 |
$9,992 | $46 |
$412 | $1,465 |
$19,159 |
$23,659 |
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 |
Average | $1,298 | $10,572 | $46 | $396 | $1,339 | $19,159 | $21,265 |