by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Cuyamaca College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Cuyamaca College ran $1,346 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $11,314. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $58 in-state and $58 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,256 |
| Fees | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $1,346 | $11,314 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Cuyamaca College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Cuyamaca College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Cuyamaca 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 Cuyamaca College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Cuyamaca College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,884 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,960 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $10,584 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $11,256 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Cuyamaca College has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $12,032 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.15%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,348. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.46%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,818.
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 | $1,348 | $11,818 |
| In 2 Years | $1,350 | $12,344 |
| In 3 Years | $1,352 | $12,894 |
| In 4 Years | $1,354 | $13,468 |
| In 5 Years | $1,356 | $14,068 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $50,524, versus roughly $5,404 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Cuyamaca College, see the Cuyamaca College Financial Aid page.
