by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Orange Coast College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Orange Coast College stood at $1,392 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,640. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $104 in-state and $104 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,536 |
| Fees | $104 | $104 |
| Total | $1,392 | $11,640 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Orange Coast College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Orange Coast College prices compare to peer 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 | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Orange Coast College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Orange Coast College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Orange Coast College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,304 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,664 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,888 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $11,536 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Orange Coast College has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 16.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $13,580 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.35%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,466. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 11.62%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $12,992.
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 | $1,466 | $12,992 |
| In 2 Years | $1,544 | $14,501 |
| In 3 Years | $1,626 | $16,186 |
| In 4 Years | $1,713 | $18,067 |
| In 5 Years | $1,804 | $20,166 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $61,746, or about $6,349 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Orange Coast College, head to the Orange Coast College Financial Aid page.
