Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost you to go to El Camino College for that academic year (fall & spring semesters). The enrollment fee is $46 per unit at El Camino. The COA budget is also a component used to determine the amount of financial aid assistance a student will need. The tables below provides a detailed breakdown of required and optional fees to attend ECC full time (24 units per year).
How Much Does El Camino College Cost?
You can attend El Camino full time for $1,156 in tuition and fees per year. How does that compare to other schools?
California Colleges, Average Tuition & Fees for 2025-26
See How Much You Can Save
With classes at only $46 per unit, El Camino College offers a world-class education at much more affordable prices than California State University (CSU), University of California (UC) and private colleges. Students can save a ton of money by starting at ECC and then transferring to a four-year university or using their degree or certificate to get a job.
Compared to a CSU the same General Education classes at ECC cost $6,694 less (85% Savings)
Compared to a UC the same General Education classes at ECC cost $18,562 less (94% Savings)
Compared to California Private Colleges the same General Education classes at ECC cost $40,861 less (97% Savings)
Make the smart choice and get a degree or certificate for a fraction of the cost at ECC.
Cost of Attendance 2025-26
| Budget Item | Budget Description | Cost | At Home (with Parent) | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | Per-unit fee for all students enrolled | $46 per unit | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Health Fee | Per-term fee for all students | $26 per fall or spring semester, $22 per summer session | $52 | $52 |
| Student Representation Fee | Per-term fee for all students | $2 per term | $4 | $4 |
| Books & Supplies | Estimated cost for books, and equipment | $89 per unit | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Food & Housing | Estimated monthly costs associated with Food & Housing to attend El Camino College | $1,315 per month (At home) / $2,528 per month (Off Campus) | $11,835 | $22,752 |
| Transportation | Estimated transportation costs to commute back and forth to campus | $202 per month (At home) / $221 per month (Off Campus) | $1,818 | $1,989 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | Estimated cost for personal expenses | $460 per month (At Home) / $563 per month (Off Campus) | $4,140 | $5,067 |
| $21,089 | $33,104 | |||
| Budget Item | Budget Description | Cost | At Home (with Parent) | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | Per-unit fee for all students enrolled | $46 per unit | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | Per-unit fee for students who are not California residents (enrollment fees also apply) | $345 per unit | $8,280 | $8,280 |
| Health Fee | Per-term fee for all students | $26 per fall or spring semester, $22 per summer session | $52 | $52 |
| Student Representation Fee | Per-term fee for all students | $2 per term | $4 | $4 |
| Books & Supplies | Estimated cost for books, and equipment | $89 per unit | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Food & Housing | Estimated monthly costs associated with Food & Housing to attend El Camino College | $1,315 per month (At home) / $2,528 per month (Off Campus) | $11,835 | $22,752 |
| Transportation | Estimated transportation costs to commute back and forth to campus | $202 per month (At home) / $221 per month (Off Campus) | $1,818 | $1,989 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | Estimated cost for personal expenses | $460 per month (At Home) / $563 per month (Off Campus) | $4,140 | $5,067 |
| $29,369 | $41,384 | |||
| Optional/Other Fee | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Student Activities Fee | Optional fee providing access to discounts and events | $15 |
| Parking Fee | Optional per-term fee for students parking vehicles or motorcycles on campus | $20 Fall/Spring $7 Summer/Winter |
| Transcript/Verification Fee | Per-copy fee for transcripts or verification (first two copies free) | $6 per copy for regular requests $9 per copy for emergency requests (in-person request only) |
| Returned check fee | Processing fee for returned checks | $20 per returned check |
| Nonresident Application Fee | Fee for out-of-state and international applicants | $50 |
| F1 Visa Student Health Insurance | Insurance fee for international students on F1 visas | $707.58 |
Consult our Net Price Calculator for a more detailed look at potential aid, college fees, and expenses like housing and transportation.
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