by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Berkeley City College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Berkeley City College were $1,258 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $9,898. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for were $154 in-state and $154 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,744 |
| Fees | $154 | $154 |
| Total | $1,258 | $9,898 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Berkeley City College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Berkeley City College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Berkeley City College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Berkeley City College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Berkeley City College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,296 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,744 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Berkeley City College has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 15.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $11,384 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.19%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,298. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 9.88%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,876.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,298 | $10,876 |
| In 2 Years | $1,339 | $11,950 |
| In 3 Years | $1,381 | $13,130 |
| In 4 Years | $1,425 | $14,427 |
| In 5 Years | $1,470 | $15,852 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $50,383, or about $5,443 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Berkeley City College, check out the Berkeley City College Financial Aid page.
