by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Cerritos College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Cerritos College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Cerritos College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $10,026 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $1,346 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,968 | $58 | $10,026 |
| In-State | $1,288 | $58 | $1,346 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Cerritos College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Cerritos College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $10,026 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Cerritos College only charges $1,346 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how Cerritos College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Cerritos College Financial Aid.
In-state Cerritos College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.06% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $1,348 this school year.
If the in-state Cerritos College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $2,696, and four years would cost $5,395.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 5.01% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $11,055.
This would result in a total cost of $22,663 for two years and $47,652 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cerritos College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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