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$1,150Tuition
10,861Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,143Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,686
Average Net Price
$4,616
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$23,076
Books & Supplies
$1,152
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
34.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.8%

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 $3,300
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,532
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,225
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,704
$110,001+ $10,901

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,300 annually at Chabot College, while those making over $110,000 pay $10,901. The average net price sits at $4,616 per year. As a two-year program, most students complete their studies for under $20,000 total. This Bay Area community college serves a predominantly Hispanic and Asian student population seeking affordable pathways to four-year universities or career training.

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, translating to monthly payments around $101. With median earnings hitting $48,143 ten years after enrollment, that debt represents roughly 2.5% of monthly income. The 89.9% employment rate shows strong job placement. Only 17.82% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting many families fall into middle-income brackets. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition, paying less than many textbook budgets at nearby four-year schools.

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