by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at De Anza College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at De Anza College came in at $1,571 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,596. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $176 in-state and $176 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,395 | $12,420 |
| Fees | $176 | $176 |
| Total | $1,571 | $12,596 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does De Anza College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how De Anza College prices compare to peer schools. 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, De Anza 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 De Anza College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at De Anza College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,395 | $10,620 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,395 | $11,340 |
| One Year Ago | $1,395 | $12,150 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,395 | $12,420 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at De Anza College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,875 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.19%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,574. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 5.33%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,266.
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 | $1,574 | $13,266 |
| In 2 Years | $1,577 | $13,972 |
| In 3 Years | $1,580 | $14,716 |
| In 4 Years | $1,583 | $15,499 |
| In 5 Years | $1,586 | $16,324 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $57,453, or about $6,314 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at De Anza College, go to the De Anza College Financial Aid page.
