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Also see: Colleges & Universities in L.A. County
PRICIEST ANNUAL COLLEGE TUITION, 2024, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
(Just tuition and fees)
University of Southern California - $71,647
Pepperdine University - $69,918
Harvey Mudd College - $68,613
Claremont McKenna College - $67,980
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 - $61,862
As with home prices, some of the most expensive institutions of higher learning in the nation are in Los Angeles County. According to U.S. News & World Report, the University of Southern California (USC) is the priciest college in the nation. Pepperdine ranked number 12 in the nation and Harvey Mudd at number 25.
In alphabetical order by school
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish University | Bel-Air (Los Angeles) | $10,596 | --- |
| American University of Health Sciences | Signal Hill | $24,575 | --- |
| ArtCenter College of Design | Pasadena | $51,640 | --- |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | $43,600 | --- |
| Biola University | La Mirada | $48,984 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| California College of ASU | Tarzana | $26,175 | --- |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena | $65,898 | --- |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia (Santa Clarita) | $56,724 | --- |
| California State Polytechnic Univ., Pomona | Pomona | $19,319 | $7,439 |
| California State Univ., Dominguez Hills | Carson | $18,944 | $7,064 |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| California State Univ., Long Beach | Long Beach | $18,888 | $7,008 |
| California State Univ., Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $18,698 | $6,818 |
| California State Univ., Northridge | Northridge (Los Angeles) | $18,975 | $7,095 |
| Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science | Los Angeles | $18,933 | --- |
| Claremont Lincoln University | Claremont | $6,000 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Claremont McKenna College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $67,980 | --- |
| Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) | Los Angeles | $34,325 | --- |
| Harvey Mudd College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $68,613 | --- |
| Life Pacific University | San Dimas | $22,118 | --- |
| Los Angeles Pacific University | San Dimas | $11,976 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | $61,862 | --- |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles | $49,564 | --- |
| New York Film Academy Los Angeles | Burbank | $36,738 | --- |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles | $66,274 | --- |
| Otis College of Art & Design | Los Angeles | $52,460 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Pacific Oaks College | Pasadena | $33,360 | --- |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | $69,918 | --- |
| Pitzer College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $65,188 | --- |
| Pomona College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $65,420 | --- |
| Providence Christian College | Pasadena | $35,172 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Scripps College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $65,950 | --- |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Los Angeles | $53,564 | --- |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | Whittier | $7,725 | --- |
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | Los Angeles | $20,844 | --- |
| The Master's University & Seminary | Santa Clarita | $36,930 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Touro College Los Angeles | West Hollywood | $32,265 | --- |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $46,503 | $14,208 |
| University of La Verne | La Verne | $49,450 | --- |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $71,647 | --- |
| University of the West | Rosemead | $14,718 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| University of West Los Angeles | Inglewood | $7,795 | --- |
| West Coast University-Los Angeles | North Hollywood | $37,194 | --- |
| 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.
