Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,384
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,264
- Average Net Price
- $6,078
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 14.1%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $19,431
- Books & Supplies
- $938
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 1.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 14.1%
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 | $5,151 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,016 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $8,352 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $11,915 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $1,384 sticker price at Cerro Coso. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay about $5,100 per year after aid, while those from higher-income families (up to $110,000) pay around $11,915 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $10,200 to $23,830 depending on family income. Only 1.02% of students take federal loans, which means most avoid debt entirely.
Students here earn a median of $34,963 ten years after starting college. The low borrowing rate makes sense given that most students stay local (99.32% are California residents) and can live at home while attending. The best deal goes to local students from lower-income families who qualify for Pell grants, since they pay the lowest net price and graduate debt-free. For middle-class families in the area, this represents one of the most affordable paths to career training or transfer preparation.
Students here earn a median of $34,963 ten years after starting college. The low borrowing rate makes sense given that most students stay local (99.32% are California residents) and can live at home while attending. The best deal goes to local students from lower-income families who qualify for Pell grants, since they pay the lowest net price and graduate debt-free. For middle-class families in the area, this represents one of the most affordable paths to career training or transfer preparation.
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