by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Coalinga College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Coalinga College came in at $1,384 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $10,954. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $4 in-state and $4 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $10,950 |
| Fees | $4 | $4 |
| Total | $1,384 | $10,954 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Coalinga College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Coalinga College prices compare to peer schools. 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 |
Against the nationwide average, Coalinga College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Coalinga College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Coalinga College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,380 | $10,590 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,380 | $10,110 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $10,080 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $10,950 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 8.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $11,899 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, 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 more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.10%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,385. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.28%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,094.
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 | $1,385 | $11,094 |
| In 2 Years | $1,386 | $11,235 |
| In 3 Years | $1,387 | $11,378 |
| In 4 Years | $1,388 | $11,523 |
| In 5 Years | $1,389 | $11,670 |
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 $45,230, compared with about $5,546 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Coalinga College, check out the Coalinga College Financial Aid page.
