Most Affordable Colleges in the U.S.
We understand, college can get pricey! However, getting a quality education doesn’t have to require a lot of spending. In fact, some of the most affordable colleges provide the best curriculum!
| Rank | School Name | City | State | Net Cost | School Level | Retention Rate | In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica | CA | $7,435 | 2 year | 70.77% | $1,140 |
| 102 | Mesalands Community College | Tucumcari | NM | $6,753 | 2 year | 69.09% | $1,152 |
| 103 | Luna Community College | Las Vegas | NM | $6,430 | 2 year | 48.28% | $1,152 |
| 104 | Gavilan College | Gilroy | CA | $7,279 | 2 year | 71.03% | $1,196 |
| 105 | West Los Angeles College | Culver City | CA | $7,861 | 2 year | 59.16% | $1,196 |
| 106 | Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | CA | $9,523 | 2 year | 74.17% | $1,196 |
| 107 | Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | $8,568 | 2 year | 74.82% | $1,196 |
| 108 | Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles | CA | $7,156 | 2 year | 57.61% | $1,196 |
| 109 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park | CA | $8,600 | 2 year | 73.43% | $1,196 |
| 110 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles | CA | $6,315 | 2 year | 60.07% | $1,196 |
| 111 | Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen | CA | $8,471 | 2 year | 73.31% | $1,196 |
| 112 | Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles | CA | $6,752 | 2 year | 62.79% | $1,196 |
| 113 | Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar | CA | $8,627 | 2 year | 70.85% | $1,196 |
| 114 | Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo | CA | $11,738 | 2 year | 65.75% | $1,196 |
| 115 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque | NM | $4,447 | 2 year | 59.5% | $1,200 |
| 116 | Rio Grande Bible Institute | Edinburg | TX | N/A | 4 year | 100% | $1,200 |
| 117 | Dodge City Community College | Dodge City | KS | $8,695 | 2 year | 49.14% | $1,200 |
| 118 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | CA | $5,538 | 2 year | 60% | $1,209 |
| 119 | Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa | CA | $8,297 | 2 year | 75.02% | $1,242 |
| 120 | Navarro College | Corsicana | TX | $9,283 | 2 year | 49.64% | $1,260 |
| 121 | Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Campus | Ruidoso | NM | $8,440 | 2 year | 44.93% | $1,272 |
| 122 | Bakersfield College | Bakersfield | CA | $4,953 | 2 year | 70.47% | $1,288 |
| 123 | Palo Verde College | Blythe | CA | $10,519 | 2 year | 53.23% | $1,288 |
| 124 | Palomar College | San Marcos | CA | $5,110 | 2 year | 71.27% | $1,288 |
| 125 | College of the Desert | Palm Desert | CA | $8,683 | 2 year | 74.43% | $1,288 |
