by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Contra Costa College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Contra Costa College came in at $1,312 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,320. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees came to $24 in-state and $24 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,296 |
| Fees | $24 | $24 |
| Total | $1,312 | $10,320 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Contra Costa College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Contra Costa College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Contra Costa College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Contra Costa College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Contra Costa College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $8,988 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,296 |
The following chart shows how tuition at CCC has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 14.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $11,821 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse 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 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,312. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.84%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,819.
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 | $1,312 | $10,819 |
| In 2 Years | $1,312 | $11,342 |
| In 3 Years | $1,312 | $11,890 |
| In 4 Years | $1,312 | $12,465 |
| In 5 Years | $1,312 | $13,068 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $46,516, compared with about $5,248 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Contra Costa College, head to the Contra Costa College Financial Aid page.
