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$4,308Tuition
5,392Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,341Earnings
#18 in ColoradoPublic4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,308
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,542
Average Net Price
$10,790
Students Receiving Financial Aid
10.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,679
Books & Supplies
$2,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,884
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$126/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
46.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
9.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
10.5%

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 $7,166
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,471
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,903
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,331
$110,001+ $16,104

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Cost Overview

Families at Arapahoe Community College pay far less than the posted tuition suggests. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,166 annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $16,104. The average net price sits at $10,790. Over four years, costs range from roughly $28,600 to $64,400 depending on family income.

The debt picture looks manageable for a community college. Graduates leave with a median debt of $11,884, translating to monthly payments of $126. With median earnings hitting $48,341 ten years out, that payment represents less than 4% of gross income. Only 9.43% of students take federal loans, and 98.23% come from in-state.

Colorado residents from lower-income families get the best deal here. They pay community college prices while accessing transfer pathways to four-year universities and career programs serving the Denver metro job market.

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