In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,366

Cost of attendance at San Jose City 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

$9,486

Cost of attendance at San Jose City 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 San Jose City College was $17,618. 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

SJCC net price calculator

$17,618

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 SJCC 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 $17,618 $621 (4%) $13,596 $14,261 $15,883 $18,944
2021 $16,997 $3,179 (23%) $13,704 $13,695 $16,737 $19,129
2020 $13,818 $848 (7%) $9,776 $9,863 $13,455 $14,358
2019 $12,970 $439 (4%) $9,858 $10,254 $13,172 $16,203
2018 $12,531 $1,121 (10%) $10,313 $11,817 $11,113
2017 $11,410 $103 $8,685 $9,415 $11,236 $15,892
2016 $11,307 $217 (2%) $8,930 $9,643 $11,533 $14,870
2015 $11,524 $1,026 (10%) $9,137 $9,841 $11,892 $14,966
2014 $10,498 -- $8,546 $10,289 $10,818 $14,260

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of San Jose City 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 $27,572 $2,847 (12%) $1,366 $23,481 $2,725
2021 $24,725 No change $1,362 $20,592 $2,771
2020 $24,725 $3,774 (18%) $1,362 $20,592 $2,771
2019 $20,951 $2 $1,358 $17,739 $1,854
2018 $20,949 $967 (5%) $1,356 $17,739 $1,854
2017 $19,982 $1,022 (5%) $1,343 $16,848 $1,791
2016 $18,960 $14 $1,338 $15,876 $1,746
2015 $18,946 $72 $1,324 $15,876 $1,746
2014 $18,874 $45 $1,324 $15,840 $1,710
2013 $18,829 -- $1,324 $15,840 $1,665

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
SJCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,725.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, SJCC 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: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $13,869
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,355
How much is SJCC application fees?
SJCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
SJCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

San Jose City College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $46 Not Available
For out-of-state students $336 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by San Jose City College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered