Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for El Camino Community College District, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at El Camino Community College District came in at $1,144 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,630. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $40 in-state and $40 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $7,590 |
| Fees | $40 | $40 |
| Total | $1,144 | $7,630 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will El Camino Community College District charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how El Camino Community College District costs compare against other schools. 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 | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, El Camino Community College District sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the El Camino Community College District Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at El Camino Community College District has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,968 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,944 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $7,104 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $7,590 |
The chart here shows how tuition at El Camino College has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $8,151 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, 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.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at El Camino Community College District, visit the El Camino Community College District Financial Aid page.