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Also see: Colleges & Universities in L.A. County
PRICIEST ANNUAL COLLEGE TUITION, 2024-2025, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
(Just tuition and fees)
University of Southern California - $72,097
Pepperdine University - $69,918
Harvey Mudd College - $68,613
Claremont McKenna College - $67,980
American Film Institute Conservatory - $66,469
Occidental College - $66,274
Scripps College - $65,950
California Institute of Technology - $65,898
Pomona College - $65,420
Pitzer College - $65,188
Loyola Marymount University - $62,357
As with home prices, some of the most expensive institutions of higher learning in the nation are in Los Angeles County, counting annual tuition, fees and total on-campus living costs. According to U.S. News & World Report and National Center of Education Statistics, the University of Southern California (USC) is the priciest college in the nation with a $95,200 price tag. Pepperdine University ranked in second place in the nation, only slightly less pricey. Harvey Mudd College ranked at number 11, with an annual cost of $90,100.
In alphabetical order by school
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Film Institute Conservatory | Signal Hill | $66,469 | --- |
| American Jewish University | Bel-Air (Los Angeles) | $10,000 | --- |
| ArtCenter College of Design | Pasadena | $54,170 | --- |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | $44,458 | --- |
| Biola University | La Mirada | $48,984 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| California Institute of Advanced Management | Tarzana | $26,652 | --- |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena | $65,898 | --- |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia (Santa Clarita) | $58,996 | --- |
| California State Polytechnic Univ., Pomona | Pomona | $7,780 | $20,380 |
| California State Univ., Dominguez Hills | Carson | $7,449 | $20,049 |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| California State Univ., Long Beach | Long Beach | $7,350 | $19,950 |
| California State Univ., Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $7,160 | $19,760 |
| California State Univ., Northridge | Northridge (Los Angeles) | $7,458 | $20,058 |
| Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science | Los Angeles | $23,000 | --- |
| Claremont Graduate University (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $36,390 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Claremont Lincoln University | Claremont | $9,000 | --- |
| Claremont McKenna College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $67,980 | --- |
| Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) | Los Angeles | $35,000 | --- |
| Harvey Mudd College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $68,613 | --- |
| Life Pacific University | San Dimas | $22,118 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Los Angeles Pacific University | San Dimas | $12,360 | --- |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | $62,357 | --- |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles | $49,564 | --- |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles | $66,274 | --- |
| Otis College of Art & Design | Los Angeles | $56,488 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Pacific Oaks College | Pasadena | $32,520 | --- |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | $69,918 | --- |
| Pitzer College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $65,192 | --- |
| Pomona College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $65,420 | --- |
| Providence Christian College | Pasadena | $36,963 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Saybrook University | Pasadena | $20,388 | --- |
| Scripps College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $65,950 | --- |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Los Angeles | $56,162 | --- |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | Whittier | $10,476 | --- |
| The Chicago School | Los Angeles | $21,780 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| The Master's University & Seminary | Santa Clarita | $39,020 | --- |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $15,203 | $49,403 |
| University of La Verne | La Verne | $49,470 | --- |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $72,097 | --- |
| University of the People | Pasadena | $1,400 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| University of the West | Rosemead | $15,446 | --- |
| University of West Los Angeles | Inglewood | $6,960 | --- |
| Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona | $34,638 | --- |
| Whittier College | Whittier | $51,350 | --- |
| Woodbury University | Burbank | $47,056 | --- |
* Tuition and fees only, 2024. Does not include living costs, books and supplies.
Sources: Univstats and U.S. News & World Report and college websites.
