by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for East Los Angeles College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Los Angeles College stood at $1,238 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,572. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $42 in-state and $42 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,196 | $10,530 |
| Fees | $42 | $42 |
| Total | $1,238 | $10,572 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will East Los Angeles College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how East Los Angeles College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. 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 | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, East Los Angeles College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the East Los Angeles College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at East Los Angeles College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,196 | $8,970 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,196 | $9,828 |
| One Year Ago | $1,196 | $10,088 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,196 | $10,530 |
The following chart shows how tuition at East Los Angeles College has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $11,035 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find 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%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,238. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.51%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $11,154.
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 | $1,238 | $11,154 |
| In 2 Years | $1,238 | $11,768 |
| In 3 Years | $1,238 | $12,415 |
| In 4 Years | $1,238 | $13,098 |
| In 5 Years | $1,238 | $13,819 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $48,435, or close to $4,952 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at East Los Angeles College, go to the East Los Angeles College Financial Aid page.
