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$4,380Tuition
1,564Students
26%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$28,467Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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