by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Cerritos College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Cerritos College were $1,364 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $12,004. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees came to $76 in-state and $76 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,928 |
| Fees | $76 | $76 |
| Total | $1,364 | $12,004 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Cerritos College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Cerritos College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| 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, Cerritos College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Cerritos College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Cerritos College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,968 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $10,248 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $11,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $11,928 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Cerritos College has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.45%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,370. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.42%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,774.
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 | $1,370 | $12,774 |
| In 2 Years | $1,376 | $13,593 |
| In 3 Years | $1,382 | $14,464 |
| In 4 Years | $1,388 | $15,391 |
| In 5 Years | $1,394 | $16,378 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $56,222, or close to $5,516 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Cerritos College, visit the Cerritos College Financial Aid page.
