PCC's academic year consists of Fall and Spring semesters. Winter and Summer intersessions are optional for international students.

International students pay the same tuition and fees that US students from other states pay. This non-resident, or “out-of-state”, rate includes the following fees calculated for Fall and Spring semesters:

Student Fees

$66

International Student Tuition, Enrollment Fee and Capital Outlay Fee

$353

per unit


2020-2021 Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students

Costs are calculated on full-time attendance (12 units) per Fall and Spring semesters.
Note: Costs are subject to change

Fee Type Amount
Tuition and Fees
(International Student Tuition, Enrollment Fee and
Capital outlay Fee: $353 per unit + Student Fees; $66)
$8,538
Living Expenses $15,084
International Student Insurance $1,274
Personal Expenses $3,996
Total Annual Estimated Cost $28,892

Full payment is due by the Friday before classes begin.

If you have paid your fees, but dropped from all or part of your enrollment by the refund deadline (see the Academic Calendar for the deadline for the current semester) you will be eligible for a full refund of the class fees/tuition.

It is your responsibility to officially drop courses you are no longer attending within the refund period to be eligible for a refund.

For more information on refunds, please visit the Admission and Records website