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$4,530Tuition
1,967Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,671Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,730
Average Net Price
$6,183
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,141
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,954
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$84/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
36.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
8.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.0%

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 $5,338
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,340
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,867
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,787
$110,001+ $10,168

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Cost Overview

Most families at Cleveland State Community College pay between $5,338 and $10,168 per year depending on their income. The net price barely budges for families earning under $48,000, staying around $5,340 annually. Costs climb to $8,787 for middle-class families earning $75,000 to $110,000. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $10,700 to $20,300.

Graduates carry a median debt of $7,954, translating to monthly payments of $84. That's manageable against median earnings of $36,671 ten years out. Only 8.65% of students take federal loans, suggesting most can afford this school without heavy borrowing. The 94.4% employment rate shows the practical training pays off in Tennessee's job market.

Low-income families get the best deal here. The net price stays flat whether you earn $5,000 or $45,000 annually, making this an affordable pathway to career credentials.

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