by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Orange Coast College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Orange Coast College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Orange Coast College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $8,398 for undergraduates. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $1,198.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,304 | $94 | $8,398 |
| In-State | $1,104 | $94 | $1,198 |
Orange Coast College tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Orange Coast 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. Orange Coast College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $8,398 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $1,198 a year to attend Orange Coast College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how Orange Coast 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 |
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: Orange Coast College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Orange Coast College increased with an average annual rate of 0.34% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,206 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Orange Coast College would be $2,416, and $4,849 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.81% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $8,704 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $17,565 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Orange Coast College, and $35,770 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Orange Coast 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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