by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Cabrillo College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Cabrillo College were $1,270 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,862. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $166 in-state and $166 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,696 |
| Fees | $166 | $166 |
| Total | $1,270 | $9,862 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Cabrillo College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Cabrillo College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Cabrillo College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Cabrillo College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Cabrillo College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,744 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,696 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Cabrillo College has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.21%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,272. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.78%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,333.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,272 | $10,333 |
| In 2 Years | $1,274 | $10,827 |
| In 3 Years | $1,276 | $11,344 |
| In 4 Years | $1,278 | $11,886 |
| In 5 Years | $1,280 | $12,454 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $44,390, compared with about $5,100 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Cabrillo College, see the Cabrillo College Financial Aid page.
