by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Diablo Valley College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Diablo Valley cost report, you'll find:
At Diablo Valley College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $8,328 in 2020-2021. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $1,312.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,304 | $24 | $8,328 |
| In-State | $1,288 | $24 | $1,312 |
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 Diablo Valley College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Diablo Valley College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $8,328 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $1,312 a year to attend Diablo Valley, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Diablo Valley compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Diablo Valley College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Diablo Valley College increased with an average annual rate of 0.00% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,312 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Diablo Valley tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $2,624, and four years would cost $5,248.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.82%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $9,343 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $18,856 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Diablo Valley, and $38,404 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Diablo Valley.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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