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

25.63%

In-State

87.22%

Out-of-State

West Valley's tuition & fees has increased from $4,978 (2015) to $9,320 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 87.22% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at West Valley College.

West Valley'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 157.41% from 2015 ($22,366).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, West Valley's COA is $57,572, which is increased by 59.06% from last year.

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

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$18,574$22,366-
2016-17 --$18,571$22,6271.17%
2017-18 --$18,571$22,627
2018-19 --$21,119$24,89910.04%
2019-20 --$21,140$29,09016.83%
2020-21 --$23,868$31,1887.21%
2021-22 --$21,146$30,356-2.67%
2022-23 --$27,400$35,23016.06%
2023-24 --$28,983$36,1952.74%
2024-25 --$49,742$57,57259.06%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 87.22% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $9,210. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at West Valley College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$1,186$4,978-
2016-17$1,183$5,2395.24%
2017-18$1,183$5,239
2018-19$1,463$5,2430.08%
2019-20$1,484$9,43479.94%
2020-21$1,486$8,806-6.66%
2021-22$1,490$10,70021.51%
2022-23$1,490$9,320-12.90%
2023-24$1,490$8,702-6.63%
2024-25$1,490$9,3207.10%
West Valley College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,152, and it has decreased -34.02% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,746-
2016-17$1,746
2017-18$1,746
2018-19$1,8546.19%
2019-20$1,854
2020-21$1,080-41.75%
2021-22$1,85471.67%
2022-23$1,152-37.86%
2023-24$1,152
2024-25$1,152

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 102.74% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at West Valley College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,642-
2016-17$15,642
2017-18$15,642
2018-19$17,80213.81%
2019-20$17,802
2020-21$21,30219.66%
2021-22$17,802-16.43%
2022-23$24,75839.07%
2023-24$26,3416.39%
2024-25$47,10078.81%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
West Valley College$9,320
($1,490)		$9,320
($1,490)		-
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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