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$1,144Tuition
18,994Students
37%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,589Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,144
Average Net Price
$5,170
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$2,136
Loan Repayment Rate
24.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.4%

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 $4,379
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,632
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,461
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,809
$110,001+ $10,042

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,379 per year at El Camino, while those making over $110,000 pay $10,042. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student body where nearly 30% qualify for Pell Grants. Over two years, total costs range from $8,758 to $20,084 depending on family income.

Student debt stays remarkably low here. Only 1.24% of students take federal loans, reflecting the affordable community college model. Graduates earn a median of $41,589 ten years after starting, making any debt payments manageable. The district offers minimal institutional aid since tuition already sits at just $1,144 for California residents.

Low-income students get the best deal at El Camino. They pay roughly half what wealthier families do, and the college's transfer-focused mission means most students move on to four-year universities rather than accumulating significant debt.

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