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$4,030Tuition
3,346Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,592Earnings
#20 in ColoradoPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,680
Average Net Price
$7,466
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,679
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
34.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.5%

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 $4,841
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,865
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,297
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,172
$110,001+ $15,383

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,841 per year at Community College of Aurora, while those making over $110,000 face the full $15,383 annual cost. Most Colorado residents pay around $7,466 annually after aid. A two-year degree costs between $9,682 and $30,766 depending on family income.

Students graduate with a median debt of $10,500, translating to $111 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $44,592 ten years out. Only 7.4% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go. The 90.8% employment rate helps graduates handle any debt load. Nearly 90% of students come from in-state, benefiting from Colorado's lower tuition rates.

Low-income Colorado residents get the best deal here. They access career training and transfer pathways for less than $5,000 per year while building skills that lead to solid middle-class earnings.

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