by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at San Diego City College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at San Diego City College ran $1,146 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,002. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals were $42 in-state and $42 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,960 |
| Fees | $42 | $42 |
| Total | $1,146 | $10,002 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will San Diego City College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how San Diego City College 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, San Diego City College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the San Diego City College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at San Diego City College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,368 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,440 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,048 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,960 |
The following chart shows how tuition at San Diego City College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 10.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $11,010 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.06%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,146. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.59%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $10,561.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,146 | $10,561 |
| In 2 Years | $1,146 | $11,151 |
| In 3 Years | $1,146 | $11,774 |
| In 4 Years | $1,146 | $12,432 |
| In 5 Years | $1,146 | $13,127 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $45,918, versus roughly $4,584 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at San Diego City College, head to the San Diego City College Financial Aid page.
