by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at College of Alameda, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of Alameda stood at $1,258 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $9,898. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees were $154 in-state and $154 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,744 |
| Fees | $154 | $154 |
| Total | $1,258 | $9,898 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will College of Alameda cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how College of Alameda prices compare to peer schools. 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, College of Alameda is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the College of Alameda Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at College of Alameda has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,744 |
This chart shows the way tuition at College of Alameda has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 15.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,384 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.19%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,298. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.66%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,359.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,298 | $10,359 |
| In 2 Years | $1,339 | $10,841 |
| In 3 Years | $1,381 | $11,346 |
| In 4 Years | $1,425 | $11,874 |
| In 5 Years | $1,470 | $12,427 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $44,420, or close to $5,443 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at College of Alameda, go to the College of Alameda Financial Aid page.
