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$3,240Tuition
763Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,213Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,690
Average Net Price
$665
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$6,694
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,694
Books & Supplies
$1,236
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,170
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
37.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
22.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.4%

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 $1,025
$48,001 – $75,000 $210
$75,001 – $110,000 $31
$110,001+ $1,699

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Cost Overview

Most Fort Scott families pay almost nothing for college. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,025 after aid, while middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $210. Even wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay just $1,699 annually. The average student pays $665 net price across all income levels. A two-year degree costs roughly $1,330 total for most students.

Graduates carry $9,500 in median debt, translating to $101 monthly payments. With median earnings of $37,213 ten years out, loan payments consume about 3% of income. The employment rate hits 94.6% after graduation. Only 22% of students need federal loans, and 36% receive institutional grants averaging $5,600.

Working-class and middle-class Kansas families get the best deal here. Out-of-state students pay only $450 more in tuition, making Fort Scott affordable even for non-residents.

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