Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Rio Hondo College is $1,388 for California residents and $9,884 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,249) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,664.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for RHC is $1,388 for California residents and $9,884 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $25,623 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 13.17% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
RHC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,388 $9,884$22,642
2023-2024$1,388$9,884$25,623
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Rio Hondo College - COA
Rio Hondo College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Rio Hondo College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at RHC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $46 for California residents and $332 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$46$332
2023-2024$46$332
2024-2025$46$332
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Rio Hondo College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Rio Hondo College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Rio Hondo College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Rio Hondo College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Rio Hondo College$1,388$9,884
University of California-Los Angeles$13,747$44,524
University of California-Berkeley$14,850$45,627
University of California-San Diego$15,265$46,042
California State University-Fullerton$7,073$18,953
University of California-Davis$15,247$46,024

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at RHC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at RHC is $5,622 for California residents and $42,377 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$1,395$1,402$1,409$1,416$5,622
Out-of-State$10,160$10,444$10,736$11,036$42,377
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$1,402$1,409$1,416$1,423$5,651
Out-of-State$10,444$10,736$11,036$11,345$43,561
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$1,409$1,416$1,423$1,431$5,679
Out-of-State$10,736$11,036$11,345$11,662$44,779
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$1,416$1,423$1,431$1,438$5,708
Out-of-State$11,036$11,345$11,662$11,988$46,030
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$1,423$1,431$1,438$1,445$5,737
Out-of-State$11,345$11,662$11,988$12,323$47,317

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $123,010 for California residents and $159,764 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Rio Hondo College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,021$30,141$31,345$32,600$123,010
Out-of-State$37,786$39,183$40,639$42,156$159,764
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$30,141$31,312$32,567$33,876$127,803
Out-of-State$39,183$40,639$42,156$43,736$165,714
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,312$32,536$33,845$35,209$132,812
Out-of-State$40,639$42,156$43,736$45,381$171,911
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,536$33,814$35,179$36,602$138,044
Out-of-State$42,156$43,736$45,381$47,095$178,367
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$33,814$35,150$36,573$38,057$143,510
Out-of-State$43,736$45,381$47,095$48,879$185,091

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 46% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $109,794 for California residents and $146,548 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Rio Hondo College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,717$26,837$28,041$29,296$109,794
Out-of-State$34,482$35,879$37,335$38,852$146,548
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,837$28,008$29,263$30,572$114,587
Out-of-State$35,879$37,335$38,852$40,432$152,498
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,008$29,232$30,541$31,905$119,596
Out-of-State$37,335$38,852$40,432$42,077$158,695
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,232$30,510$31,875$33,298$124,828
Out-of-State$38,852$40,432$42,077$43,791$165,151
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,510$31,846$33,269$34,753$130,294
Out-of-State$40,432$42,077$43,791$45,575$171,875

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Rio Hondo College.
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Rio Hondo College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$1,388$938$25,623$9,884$938 $25,623

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