Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,485
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,135
- Average Net Price
- $10,094
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $8,400
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $7,676
- Books & Supplies
- $270
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $13,155
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,450
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $100/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 20.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,601 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,586 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,354 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,721 |
| $110,001+ | $8,531 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $10,094 annually at Dawson Community College, well below the $13,155 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best breaks, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $7,601 per year. Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 pay $10,586, while those making $48,000-$75,000 face $12,354. The two-year total runs about $20,000 for most students. Only 21% of students take federal loans, keeping debt manageable at a median $9,450.
Monthly loan payments average just $100, easily manageable against the $28,053 graduates earn in their first year out. The 56% loan repayment rate reflects the rural economy where many graduates stay. Just over a quarter of students receive institutional grants averaging $4,783. Montana residents get the best deal with in-state tuition of $4,485 compared to $9,135 for out-of-state students.
Monthly loan payments average just $100, easily manageable against the $28,053 graduates earn in their first year out. The 56% loan repayment rate reflects the rural economy where many graduates stay. Just over a quarter of students receive institutional grants averaging $4,783. Montana residents get the best deal with in-state tuition of $4,485 compared to $9,135 for out-of-state students.
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