2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the DVC's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Diablo Valley College are $1,312 for California residents and $9,012 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 8.21% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Diablo Valley College Tuition & fees
YearTuitionFees
2020$8,540 $24
2021$8,304 $24
2022$8,304 $24
2023$8,304 $24
2024$9,012 $0

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $30,330 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 14.16% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$15,084$5,274
2021$19,062$5,328
2022$19,062$5,328
2023$20,493$6,075
2024$22,644$7,686

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,190 at Diablo Valley College. The books & supplies cost has increased by 5.68% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
Diablo Valley College 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$1,972
2021$1,080
2022$1,080
2023$1,126
2024$1,190

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Diablo Valley College is $46 for California residents and $374 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 8.09% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$46$305
2021$46$346
2022$46$346
2023$46$346
2024$46$374