by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Diablo Valley College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Diablo Valley College were $1,312 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,320. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $24 in-state and $24 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,296 |
| Fees | $24 | $24 |
| Total | $1,312 | $10,320 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Diablo Valley College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Diablo Valley College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Diablo Valley College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Diablo Valley College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Diablo Valley College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,296 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Diablo Valley has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 14.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,821 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,312. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.84%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,819.
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 | $1,312 | $10,819 |
| In 2 Years | $1,312 | $11,342 |
| In 3 Years | $1,312 | $11,890 |
| In 4 Years | $1,312 | $12,465 |
| In 5 Years | $1,312 | $13,068 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $46,516, or about $5,248 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Diablo Valley College, check out the Diablo Valley College Financial Aid page.
