by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for San Jose City College, 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 San Jose City College ran $1,366 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $11,922. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $78 in-state and $78 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,844 |
| Fees | $78 | $78 |
| Total | $1,366 | $11,922 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does San Jose City College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how San Jose City College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| 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, San Jose City College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the San Jose City College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at San Jose City College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,408 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,408 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $9,408 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $11,844 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at San Jose City College has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 25.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $15,008 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,366. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 8.56%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,942.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,366 | $12,942 |
| In 2 Years | $1,366 | $14,049 |
| In 3 Years | $1,366 | $15,251 |
| In 4 Years | $1,366 | $16,556 |
| In 5 Years | $1,366 | $17,973 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $58,798, or close to $5,464 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at San Jose City College, see the San Jose City College Financial Aid page.
