Orange Coast College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,198

Cost of attendance at Orange Coast College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,398

Cost of attendance at Orange Coast College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Orange Coast College was $6,836. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College net price calculator

$6,836

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Orange Coast College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,836	$337 (5%)	$3,320	$4,534	$6,865	$9,655	$10,645
2021	$6,499	$564 (10%)	$3,681	$4,748	$7,142	$9,374	$10,724
2020	$5,935	$207 (3%)	$2,437	$3,001	$6,302	$8,177	$10,506
2019	$6,142	$609 (11%)	$3,574	$4,112	$7,035	$9,587	$11,457
2018	$5,533	$4,982 (47%)	$3,641	$4,816	$7,215		$7,456
2017	$10,515	$29	$7,933	$8,981	$11,410	$12,945	$15,303
2016	$10,486	$433 (4%)	$8,986	$9,786	$11,560	$12,728	$15,057
2015	$10,053	$370 (4%)	$8,516	$9,597	$12,123	$12,373	$15,882
2014	$10,423	--	$9,073	$10,745	$12,643	$14,526	$14,857

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Orange Coast College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,855	$365 (2%)	$1,198	$22,014	$643
2021	$23,490	$2,358 (11%)	$1,188	$21,222	$1,080
2020	$21,132	$29	$1,188	$18,027	$1,917
2019	$21,103	$574 (3%)	$1,186	$18,000	$1,917
2018	$20,529	$904 (5%)	$1,186	$17,489	$1,854
2017	$19,625	$8,692 (31%)	$1,184	$16,650	$1,791
2016	$28,317	$4,589 (19%)	$1,184	$25,342	$1,791
2015	$23,728	$2,520 (12%)	$1,184	$20,834	$1,710
2014	$21,208	$2	$1,184	$18,360	$1,664
2013	$21,210	--	$1,184	$18,360	$1,666

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Orange Coast College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 800 dormitories available to its students at $13,851 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Orange Coast College is $1,539 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Orange Coast College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $643.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Orange Coast College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,979

If living off-campus, with family: $4,275

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,761
How much is Orange Coast College application fees?: Orange Coast College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Orange Coast College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Orange Coast College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$46	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$346	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Orange Coast College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Orange Coast College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$13,851	N/A	800
2021	N/A	$13,851	N/A	800
2020	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2019	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2018	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2017	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2016	N/A	N/A	N/A	0

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Orange Coast College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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