How much has Ohlone's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

3.44%

In-State

36.28%

Out-of-State

Ohlone's tuition & fees has increased from $6,394 (2015) to $8,714 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 36.28% over the past 10 years.

Ohlone's tuition increase rate is higher than the California's average increase rate of 14.58%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 42.79% from 2015 ($25,634).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Ohlone's COA is $36,602, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to Ohlone's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$20,402$25,634-
2016-17 --$20,402$25,634
2017-18 --$20,402$25,9701.31%
2018-19 --$20,404$26,0680.38%
2019-20 --$20,404$26,7642.67%
2020-21 --$20,436$26,292-1.76%
2021-22 --$20,436$26,292
2022-23 --$29,090$35,06633.37%
2023-24 --$29,090$36,6024.38%
2024-25 --$29,090$36,602
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 36.28% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,616. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Ohlone College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$1,162$6,394-
2016-17$1,162$6,394
2017-18$1,162$6,7305.25%
2018-19$1,164$6,8281.46%
2019-20$1,164$7,52410.19%
2020-21$1,196$7,052-6.27%
2021-22$1,196$7,052
2022-23$1,202$7,1781.79%
2023-24$1,202$8,71421.40%
2024-25$1,202$8,714
Ohlone College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,000, and it has increased 1.42% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,972-
2016-17$1,972
2017-18$1,972
2018-19$1,972
2019-20$1,972
2020-21$1,972
2021-22$1,972
2022-23$2,0001.42%
2023-24$2,000
2024-25$2,000

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 56.63% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Ohlone College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$17,268-
2016-17$17,268
2017-18$17,268
2018-19$17,268
2019-20$17,268
2020-21$17,268
2021-22$17,268
2022-23$25,88849.92%
2023-24$25,888
2024-25$25,888

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Ohlone College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Ohlone College$8,714
($1,202)		$8,714
($1,202)		-
American River College$12,616
($1,288)		$12,808
($1,288)		-1.50%
Mt San Antonio College$10,464
($1,364)		$10,212
($1,364)		2.47%
Long Beach City College$12,544
($1,556)		$11,440
($1,556)		9.65%
Pasadena City College$10,924
($1,180)		$10,756
($1,180)		1.56%
Chaffey College$11,120
($1,184)		$11,120
($1,184)		-

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