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$2,537Tuition
2,331Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,515Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,537
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,681
Average Net Price
$5,517
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,700
Books & Supplies
$1,900
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$93/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
24.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.1%

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 $4,700
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,543
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,613
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,407

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $4,700 annually at Caldwell Community College. That jumps to $9,407 for households making $75,000-$110,000. Over two years, total costs range from $9,400 to $18,814 depending on family income.

The school keeps debt minimal for a reason. Graduates leave with a median debt of just $8,750, translating to $93 monthly payments. That's manageable when you consider graduates earn a median $34,515 within ten years. Only 29% of students receive federal financial aid, suggesting many can afford the low tuition outright. The 98% in-state enrollment keeps costs down since North Carolina residents pay $2,537 annually versus $8,681 for out-of-state students.

Low-income families get the best deal here. They pay less than half what middle-class families pay, making technical training accessible to students who need it most.

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