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$4,678Tuition
11,182Students
22%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,305Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,678
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,678
Average Net Price
$11,926
Students Receiving Financial Aid
61.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,337
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,198
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$214/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
48.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
48.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
61.8%

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 $11,025
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,382
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,249
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,888
$110,001+ $17,548

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $10,000 and $18,000 annually depending on income, despite the $4,678 sticker price. Lower-income families pay around $11,025 per year, while those earning over $110,000 pay $17,548. Over two years, total costs range from $20,000 to $35,000. This reflects New Orleans' higher living costs compared to rural community colleges.

Graduates carry a median debt of $20,198, translating to $214 monthly payments. With median earnings of $33,305 ten years out, loan payments consume about 8% of gross income. The 48.66% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle with payments. Only 7.58% receive institutional grants, averaging $5,204. Nearly two-thirds qualify for Pell Grants, reflecting the school's role serving working-class New Orleans families.

The best deal goes to lowest-income students who maximize federal aid while avoiding excessive borrowing for workforce training programs.

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