Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $14,148
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,148
- Average Net Price
- $27,674
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 66.6%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,950
- Books & Supplies
- $1,124
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,547
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $133/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 23.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 73.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 66.6%
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 | $26,658 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $28,105 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $29,226 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $33,723 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay between $26,658 and $33,723 annually depending on income, despite a sticker price of $14,148. Net costs actually exceed tuition because this career college factors in living expenses and fees into financial aid calculations. Lower-income families receiving Pell grants pay around $26,658 per year, while families earning $75,000-$110,000 face the highest net price at $33,723.
Over two years, total costs range from $53,316 to $67,446. Graduates typically carry $12,547 in debt with monthly payments of $133. That represents roughly 4% of typical monthly earnings since graduates earn a median $36,368 ten years later. The 73% of students taking federal loans shows most need borrowing to afford attendance.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here. The 67% receiving Pell grants pay similar net prices to middle-income families but have more grant aid built in.
Over two years, total costs range from $53,316 to $67,446. Graduates typically carry $12,547 in debt with monthly payments of $133. That represents roughly 4% of typical monthly earnings since graduates earn a median $36,368 ten years later. The 73% of students taking federal loans shows most need borrowing to afford attendance.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here. The 67% receiving Pell grants pay similar net prices to middle-income families but have more grant aid built in.
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