by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Ventura College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ventura College were $1,426 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $9,615. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for added up to $72 in-state and $87 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,354 | $9,528 |
| Fees | $72 | $87 |
| Total | $1,426 | $9,615 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Ventura College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Ventura 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 | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Ventura College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Ventura College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Ventura College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,344 | $8,092 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,344 | $8,092 |
| One Year Ago | $1,344 | $8,092 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,354 | $9,528 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Ventura College has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 17.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,321 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover 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 0.66%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,435. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.99%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,190.
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 | $1,435 | $10,190 |
| In 2 Years | $1,444 | $10,800 |
| In 3 Years | $1,453 | $11,446 |
| In 4 Years | $1,462 | $12,131 |
| In 5 Years | $1,471 | $12,857 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $44,567, compared with about $5,794 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Ventura College, visit the Ventura College Financial Aid page.
