College of the Canyons

What is the cost of studying for a year at College of the Canyons?

College of the Canyons charges California residents substantially less tuition than nonresidents, but tuition is only one part of an annual education budget. In 2024-25 data, full-time in-state undergraduate tuition was $1,104, with $62 in required fees. The corresponding out-of-state tuition figure was $10,896, plus $62 in required fees.

• California resident: $46 per credit hour for part-time undergraduate enrollment in the 2024-25 data.
• Nonresident: $465 per credit hour for part-time undergraduate enrollment in the same data.
• Books and supplies: a reported median annual estimate of $1,089.

Living expenses can exceed tuition. The reported $22,752 room-and-board figure is a budgeting measure, not a charge for a college residence hall; College of the Canyons does not operate student housing. Transportation and personal expenses also vary substantially for commuters, and individual course materials may cost more or less than the books estimate. Students should not add a living-expense estimate to rent they have already included in their budget.

Net price is the estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid, not the published tuition rate. In the 2024-25 figures, the average net price was $3,075 for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less and $9,240 for those above $110,000. Those are group averages, not individual aid offers. Eligible students can explore federal grants, California aid and fee waivers, and college scholarships through the college's financial aid process; residency, enrollment, income, and satisfactory academic progress can affect eligibility. About 83% of students received financial aid in the reported data, while 1% had student loans.

What are the work-study opportunities at College of the Canyons?

Eligible College of the Canyons students may be able to work while studying through Federal Work-Study or other part-time employment. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned as wages for approved work; it is not an automatic tuition discount or a guaranteed job.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and ask the financial aid office how available positions are posted and filled. A regular campus job, an off-campus job, and a course-related internship can have different eligibility rules and academic value. The college's career services can also assist with career exploration and job-search preparation, but receiving that support is distinct from securing employment.