Estimated Cost of Attendance

Learn more about fees and tuition costs at Diablo Valley College for the academic year 2024-2025.

CA resident or in-state residency exemption

Half-time enrollment or more

* Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount to divide costs equally 
** Rounded up to nearest dollar amount after summing 9 months of expenses. 
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 plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). 
Personal Expenses: Includes clothing, shoes, personal care, recreation, entertainment, and health care/insurance based on SEARS Microregion Data 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.

Less than half-time enrollment

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

* Calculated based on enrollment in 5 units per semester. 
** Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount to divide costs equally. 
^ Rounded up to nearest dollar amount after summing 9 months of expenses.

Non-resident

Half-time enrollment or more

*Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount to divide costs equally 
** Rounded up to nearest dollar amount after summing 9 months of expenses. 
Academic Year Length: 2 semesters (9 months) 
Non-Resident Fees: Based on average enrollment of non-resident students of 10 units per semester (10 units x $373 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, Food & Housing: 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). 
Transportation: Allowance for transportation to and from campus, your residence and work (e.g., bus fare, gas, oil, tolls, parking, etc.) but does not include vehicle payments, insurance, repairs, or license fees, based on 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). 
Personal Expenses: Allowance for clothing, shoes, personal care, recreation, entertainment, and health care/insurance based on 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). 
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.

Less than half-time enrollment

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

* Calculated based on enrollment in 5 units per semester. 
** Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount to divide costs equally. 
^ Rounded up to nearest dollar amount after summing 9 months of expenses.

Approved budget increase

The standard student budget can be increased on a case-by-case basis for the following: 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 adjustments will be made to less than half-time budgets.