by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for San Diego City College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on San Diego City College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at San Diego City College ran about $8,512 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $1,144.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,472 | $40 | $8,512 |
| In-State | $1,104 | $40 | $1,144 |
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 San Diego City College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. San Diego City College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $8,512 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
In-state undergrads in California pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at San Diego City College pay about $1,144 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how San Diego City College 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 |
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: San Diego City College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state San Diego City 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 $1,144 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at San Diego City College to be $2,288, and $4,576 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 4.46% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $9,288 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $18,990 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at San Diego City College, and $39,712 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at San Diego City College.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.