2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance
The expenses listed below are estimated costs for attending Santa Rosa Junior College and are intended to give you a general idea about the cost of attendance as a full-time student attending both the fall and spring semesters. Summer session cost estimates are available separately below.
9 Month Budget Based on Full-Time Attendance
| Living Arrangement | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Semester | Fall & Spring | Per Semester | Fall & Spring | Per Semester | Fall & Spring | |
| Resident Enrollment Fees | $621 | $1,242 | $621 | $1,242 | $621 | $1,242 |
| Food & Housing | $7,169 | $14,338 | $13,672 | $27,344 | $15,032 | $30,064 |
| Books & Supplies | $773 | $1,546 | $773 | $1,546 | $773 | $1,546 |
| Transportation | $969 | $1,938 | $721 | $1,442 | $1,062 | $2,124 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,339 | $4,678 | $2,034 | $4,068 | $2,924 | $5,848 |
| Mandatory Fees2 | $45 | $90 | $45 | $90 | $45 | $90 |
| Total Resident Costs | $11,916 | $23,832 | $17,886 | $35,732 | $20,457 | $40,914 |
| Non-Resident Tuition3 | $5,549 | $11,097 | $5,549 | $11,097 | $5,549 | $10,854 |
| Total Non-Resident Costs | $17,465 | $34,929 | $23,415 | $46,829 | $26,006 | $51,768 |
Summer Session Budget Based on Full-Time Attendance
| Living Arrangement | With Parents | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Enrollment Fees | $552 | $552 | $552 |
| Food & Housing | $3,183 | $6,070 | $6,674 |
| Books & Supplies | $773 | $773 | $773 |
| Transportation | $431 | $320 | $472 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,038 | $903 | $1,298 |
| Mandatory Fees2 | $29 | $29 | $29 |
| Total Resident Costs | $6,006 | $8,647 | $9,798 |
| Non-Resident Tuition3 | $4,932 | $4,932 | $4,932 |
| Total Non-Resident Costs | $10,938 | $13,579 | $14,730 |
Note 1. "Full-Time Attendance": Estimated tuition and fees are based on an average of 13.5 units per academic term (fall/spring). Costs reflect California resident and non-resident estimated cost of attendance. Current fees are $46 per unit each academic term (fall/spring). Summer Fees are based on 12 units.
Note 2. "Mandatory Fees" includes Health Services, Student Representation, Student Center, and Student Transportation fees.
Note 3. "Non-resident/out-of-state tuition" fees are $409 per unit, plus Capital Outlay of $2 per unit. (Feb 2026 BOD)
For further information regarding the breakdown of tuition and fees, including a list of parking permit fees, visit SRJC Accounting
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) 2026-2027 Student Expense Budget Chart was used for Food & Housing, Books & Supplies, Transportation, and Personal Expenses for full-time students increased by the local 12-month average Consumer Price Index.
Resident Summer 2027 budgets: At home $ 6,006; On-Campus $ 8,647; Off-Campus $ 9,798 (Non-res: + $ 4,932)
Fees may change based on actions taken by the governor and the state legislature. Students eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) will have the $46 per unit enrollment fee waived. Used an average of 1% of a first-year subsidized loan ($34).
*On-campus housing based on average $ 19,122 for 9 months + $ 4,111/semester for food (CSAC)
12 units, FT books/sup, all else .444 x semester amt
CPI - Aug 2025 SF region = + 1.04% over Aug 2025
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