Estimated Cost of Attendance

Learn more about fees and tuition costs at Diablo Valley College for the academic year 2025-2026.

CA Resident or In-State Residency Exemption

* Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount
** Rounded up to nearest dollar amount (1 month) and based on 9 months of expenses (2 semesters) 
Academic Year Length: 2 semesters = 9 months
In-State Resident Fees: Based on enrollment in 12 units per semester for full-time enrollment (12 units x $46 per unit x 2 semesters). 
Other Fees Not Included: 
Student Union Fee (DVC & LMC only) of $1.00 per unit ($10.00 maximum per academic year) 
Student Activity Fee of $5.00 per semester 
Student Representation Fee of $2.00 per primary term 
These fees are NOT covered by the California College Promise Grant Program. 
Books & Supplies: Based on the Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). 
Food & Housing: Based on the SEARS Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.) 
Transportation: Allowance for transportation to and from campus, your residence, and work (e.g. bus fare, gas, oil, tolls, parking) but does not include car payments, insurance, repairs, license fees, based on SEARS Microregion Data (2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). 
Personal Expenses: Allowance for clothing, shoes, personal care, recreation, entertainment, and health care/insurance based on SEARS Microregion Data (2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). 
Loan Origination Fees: For student loan borrowers, the actual or average loan origination fees are added to the budget.
Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential: For students enrolled in a program that requires professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential for employment in the field of study, an allowance for costs is added to the budget.

*Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount
**Rounded up to nearest dollar amount (1 month) and based on 9 months of expenses (2 semesters)

Per federal regulation, less than half-time student budget does not include the cost of food, housing, and personal expenses.

Non-Resident

* Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount
** Rounded up to nearest dollar amount (1 month) and based on 9 months of expenses (2 semesters) 
Academic Year Length: 2 semesters = 9 months
In-State Resident Fees: Based on enrollment in 12 units per semester for full-time enrollment (12 units x $46 per unit x 2 semesters). 
Other Fees Not Included: 
Student Union Fee (DVC & LMC only) of $1.00 per unit ($10.00 maximum per academic year) 
Student Activity Fee of $5.00 per semester 
Student Representation Fee of $2.00 per primary term 
These fees are NOT covered by the California College Promise Grant Program. 
Books & Supplies: Based on the Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). 
Food & Housing: Based on the SEARS Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.) 
Transportation: Allowance for transportation to and from campus, your residence, and work (e.g. bus fare, gas, oil, tolls, parking) but does not include car payments, insurance, repairs, license fees, based on SEARS Microregion Data (2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). 
Personal Expenses: Allowance for clothing, shoes, personal care, recreation, entertainment, and health care/insurance based on SEARS Microregion Data (2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). 
Loan Origination Fees: For student loan borrowers, the actual or average loan origination fees are added to the budget.
Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential: For students enrolled in a program that requires professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential for employment in the field of study, an allowance for costs is added to the budget.

*Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount
**Rounded up to nearest dollar amount (1 month) and based on 9 months of expenses (2 semesters)

Per federal regulation, less than half-time student budget does not include the cost of food, housing, and personal expenses.

Non-Resident Fees: Based on enrollment in 5 units per semester (5 units X $383 per unit X 2 semesters). The nonresident tuition for out-of-state residents is $383 per unit, in addition to the $46 enrollment fees, plus $10 for a capital outlay fee per unit. Other fees not included (these fees are NOT covered by the California College Promise Grant): Student Union Fee (DVC & LMC only) of $1.00 per unit ($10.00 maximum per academic year), Student Activity Fee of $5.00 per semester, Student Representation Fee of $2.00 per primary term.

Books & Supplies, Transportation, Loan Origination Fees, Professional Licensure: See above

Budget Increases

The standard student budget can be increased on a case-by-case basis for the following reasons: the one-time purchase of a computer during a student’s education within the Contra Costa Community College District; cost of dependent care while the student attends classes; special educational expenses for students with disabilities; certain vocational programs that require equipment, tools, uniforms, or supplies. Inquire with your campus financial aid office if you have these expenses. Verification may be required. Please note that no increases will be approved for less than half-time budgets.