by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at College of the Canyons, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of the Canyons came in at $1,166 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $10,958. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $62 in-state and $62 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,896 |
| Fees | $62 | $62 |
| Total | $1,166 | $10,958 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does College of the Canyons cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how College of the Canyons costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, College of the Canyons sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the College of the Canyons Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at College of the Canyons has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $9,264 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $11,160 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $10,896 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at College of the Canyons has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.58%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,172. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 8.47%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,886.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,172 | $11,886 |
| In 2 Years | $1,178 | $12,893 |
| In 3 Years | $1,184 | $13,985 |
| In 4 Years | $1,190 | $15,170 |
| In 5 Years | $1,196 | $16,455 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $53,934, versus roughly $4,724 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at College of the Canyons, check out the College of the Canyons Financial Aid page.
