by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Los Angeles Pierce College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Los Angeles Pierce College were $1,238 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $10,572. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $42 in-state and $42 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,196 | $10,530 |
| Fees | $42 | $42 |
| Total | $1,238 | $10,572 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Los Angeles Pierce College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Los Angeles Pierce College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. 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 |
Compared to colleges across the country, Los Angeles Pierce 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. Check the Los Angeles Pierce College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Los Angeles Pierce College has shifted 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 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Pierce College has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,035 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,238. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.51%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $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 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,435, compared with about $4,952 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Los Angeles Pierce College, visit the Los Angeles Pierce College Financial Aid page.
