Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,380
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,430
- Average Net Price
- $4,902
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 37.8%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,128
- Books & Supplies
- $1,920
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,180
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $66/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 22.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 3.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37.8%
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 | $4,396 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,511 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $7,377 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $9,006 |
| $110,001+ | $11,382 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Kennedy-King pay around $4,900 annually after aid, making this one of Chicago's most affordable college options. Net costs range from $4,396 for low-income families to $11,382 for those earning over $110,000. Over two years, total expenses run between $8,792 and $22,764 depending on family income.
Kennedy-King keeps debt burdens light compared to four-year schools. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $6,180, translating to monthly payments of just $66. With median earnings hitting $28,467 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume less than 3% of typical graduate income. Only 2.95% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's rock-bottom tuition structure.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here. Families earning under $30,000 pay roughly the same as those making twice as much, while 37.82% receive Pell Grants that cover most costs.
Kennedy-King keeps debt burdens light compared to four-year schools. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $6,180, translating to monthly payments of just $66. With median earnings hitting $28,467 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume less than 3% of typical graduate income. Only 2.95% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's rock-bottom tuition structure.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here. Families earning under $30,000 pay roughly the same as those making twice as much, while 37.82% receive Pell Grants that cover most costs.
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