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$4,380Tuition
2,540Students
28%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,962Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,430
Average Net Price
$3,166
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,128
Books & Supplies
$1,920
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$48/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
36.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.7%

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 $2,222
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,293
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,441
$75,001 – $110,000 $6,819

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Cost Overview

Most students at Richard J. Daley College pay just $3,166 per year after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay only $2,222 annually, while those making $30,000-$48,000 pay $2,293. The price jumps to $5,441 for middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000. A two-year degree costs roughly $6,300 for most students.

The college keeps debt burdens remarkably light. Typical graduates owe just $4,500, translating to monthly payments of $48. That's manageable when graduates earn a median of $32,584 in their first year and $37,962 after ten years. Only 21% of students receive federal loans, showing most can afford tuition without borrowing.

Low-income Hispanic families get the best deal here. They represent 70% of students and qualify for the lowest net prices while accessing career training that leads to steady employment in Chicago's Southwest Side.

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