Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,288
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,808
- Average Net Price
- $4,628
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 19.9%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $21,474
- Books & Supplies
- $1,152
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,625
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $102/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 25.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,744 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $3,666 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,788 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $9,369 |
| $110,001+ | $10,022 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $1,288 sticker price at this Sacramento community college. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay around $3,700 annually after aid. Those from middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face costs of $6,788 per year. Higher-income families earning above $110,000 pay the full $10,022 annually.
A typical two-year degree costs between $7,400 and $20,000 total depending on family income. The college is particularly affordable because only 3% of students receive institutional grants, yet net prices remain low through federal and state aid. Graduates who borrow money owe a median of $9,625, translating to monthly payments of $102. With median earnings reaching $40,162 ten years after enrollment, loan payments represent a manageable burden.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying just $3,744 annually while accessing the same programs as higher-paying peers.
A typical two-year degree costs between $7,400 and $20,000 total depending on family income. The college is particularly affordable because only 3% of students receive institutional grants, yet net prices remain low through federal and state aid. Graduates who borrow money owe a median of $9,625, translating to monthly payments of $102. With median earnings reaching $40,162 ten years after enrollment, loan payments represent a manageable burden.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying just $3,744 annually while accessing the same programs as higher-paying peers.
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