Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,364
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,004
- Average Net Price
- $693
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 35.0%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $19,432
- Books & Supplies
- $938
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $8,447
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $90/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 34.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $670 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $2,917 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $4,990 |
| $110,001+ | $6,728 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay almost nothing to attend Cerritos College. Students from families earning under $48K pay just $670 per year after aid. Even middle-class families earning $75K-$110K pay only $4,990 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $1,340 to nearly $10,000 depending on family income.
The 18,710 students here graduate with minimal debt burdens. Median debt sits at $8,447, translating to monthly payments around $90. That's easily manageable against median earnings of $41,156 ten years out. Only 2.27% of students even take federal loans. The college serves a predominantly Hispanic student body where 35% receive Pell Grants.
Working-class families get the best deal at Cerritos. Students from low-income households attend for free, while even those from higher-income families pay less than $7,000 annually. The math works especially well for students planning to transfer to four-year universities.
The 18,710 students here graduate with minimal debt burdens. Median debt sits at $8,447, translating to monthly payments around $90. That's easily manageable against median earnings of $41,156 ten years out. Only 2.27% of students even take federal loans. The college serves a predominantly Hispanic student body where 35% receive Pell Grants.
Working-class families get the best deal at Cerritos. Students from low-income households attend for free, while even those from higher-income families pay less than $7,000 annually. The math works especially well for students planning to transfer to four-year universities.
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