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$5,040Tuition
1,044Students
36%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,438Earnings
#19 in AlabamaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,850
Average Net Price
$5,814
Students Receiving Financial Aid
39.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,200
Books & Supplies
$1,008
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
28.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
24.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
39.3%

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 $3,228
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,064
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,671
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,522
$110,001+ $11,047

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $5,040 sticker price at Chattahoochee Valley. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,228 after aid, while those from families making $110,000 or more pay $11,047. The typical student graduates with $10,500 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $111. That's manageable against median earnings of $36,438 ten years after graduation.

For a two-year program, total costs range from about $6,500 for low-income students to $22,000 for wealthy families. Only 25% of students need federal loans, and 39% receive Pell Grants. The Pirates focus on career training that leads to solid employment prospects. Students from low-income families get the best financial deal here, often attending nearly free while gaining skills for Alabama's growing job market.

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