by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Los Angeles City College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Los Angeles City College came in at $1,238 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,572. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees totaled $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 amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Los Angeles City College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Los Angeles City College costs compare against other 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 |
Relative to the national field, Los Angeles City College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Los Angeles City College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Los Angeles City College has changed over recent 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 chart below tracks how tuition at Los Angeles City College has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,035 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.00%, so a year from now in-state students could pay 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.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| 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 — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $48,435, versus roughly $4,952 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Los Angeles City College, go to the Los Angeles City College Financial Aid page.
