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$1,312Tuition
14,734Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,378Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,312
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,012
Average Net Price
$6,142
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$22,644
Books & Supplies
$1,190
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,021
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$106/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
51.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.7%

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 $4,708
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,636
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,867
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,491
$110,001+ $12,417

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Cost Overview

Most families at Diablo Valley College pay between $4,708 and $12,417 annually depending on income. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best deal at $4,708 per year. Higher-income families earning over $110,000 pay the full $12,417. Over two years, total costs range from $9,416 to $24,834. This reflects the college's mission as an affordable pathway to four-year degrees or career training.

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,021, translating to monthly payments of $106. With median earnings hitting $51,378 ten years after graduation, these payments represent a manageable debt burden. The college keeps costs low partly because only 4.61% of students receive institutional grants averaging $3,764. Just 1% of students take federal loans, showing most can afford attendance without borrowing. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here.

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