For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of California Colleges is $29,525. Compared to last year's tuition, the 2025 tuition & fees of California Colleges is increased by 8.11%.

Over the past 5 years, the tuition & fees of California Colleges has increased by 14.70% from $25,741 to $29,525.

5-Year Tuition Increase Rate Distribution

The following breakdown shows how tuition rates have changed over the past 5 years for 240 schools in California Colleges:

Over the 5-year period, 50 schools (22.9%) experienced tuition increases exceeding 20%, 72 schools (33%) saw increases between 10% and 20%, 49 schools (22.5%) had moderate increases of 5% to 10%, 29 schools (13.3%) experienced minimal increases under 5%, and 18 schools (8.3%) actually decreased or stayed the same.

  • 50 schools (22.9%) - Tuition increased by more than 20%
  • 72 schools (33%) - Tuition increased by 10% to 20%
  • 49 schools (22.5%) - Tuition increased by 5% to 10%
  • 29 schools (13.3%) - Tuition increased by 0% to 5%
  • 18 schools (8.3%) - Tuition decreased

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Comparison Table of Tuition Changes for California Colleges

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