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$1,834Tuition
3,451Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,762Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,834
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,330
Average Net Price
$4,233
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,174
Books & Supplies
$2,043
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,519
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$48/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
49.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,238
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,744
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,298
$75,001 – $110,000 $6,007
$110,001+ $6,151

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,238 per year at Alvin Community College, while those making over $110,000 pay $6,151. The net price stays relatively affordable across all income brackets. Over two years, total costs range from about $6,500 to $12,300 depending on family income.

Graduates carry a median debt of just $4,519, translating to monthly payments of $48. With median earnings of $45,762 ten years after enrollment, that payment represents about 1.2% of monthly income. The 87.1% employment rate shows most students find work after completing programs. Only 3.84% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's affordability for most families.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here. The gap between what families earning under $30,000 pay versus those earning over $110,000 is less than $3,000 per year, making this one of the more economically accessible options in the Houston area.

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