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$1,384Tuition
2,177Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,633Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,384
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,084
Average Net Price
$8,626
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,800
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,432
Books & Supplies
$938
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,122
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$72/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
35.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.1%

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 $7,041
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,302
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,725
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,202
$110,001+ $15,869

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,041 per year at Coalinga College, while those making over $110,000 pay $15,869. The net price for middle-income families ranges from $9,302 to $12,202 annually. This rural Central Valley college keeps costs manageable for the farming families it primarily serves.

Over two years, total costs range from $14,082 to $31,738 depending on family income. Students graduate with a median debt of $6,750, translating to monthly payments of $72. Those payments represent about 2.4% of the typical graduate's $37,633 median earnings after ten years. The 89.1% employment rate reflects strong job placement in agriculture and related fields.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here. Nearly three-quarters of students are Hispanic, and 95% come from California, creating an affordable pathway for local agricultural communities to develop skilled workers.

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