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$1,150Tuition
16,637Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,366Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,399
Average Net Price
$8,090
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$20,714
Books & Supplies
$2,267
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$48/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
36.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.9%

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 $7,302
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,423
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,879
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,336
$110,001+ $14,498

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $7,302 and $14,498 annually depending on income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $7,302 per year, while those from households above $110,000 pay $14,498. Over two years, total costs range from $14,604 to $28,996. This represents strong value for a college serving Orange County's diverse population.

Graduates leave with just $4,500 in median debt. Monthly loan payments average $48, easily manageable against median earnings of $43,366 ten years after enrollment. Only 2.43% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability. Just 8.56% receive institutional grants averaging $4,803, since most students already qualify for low net prices. The college primarily serves California residents at 98.35%, keeping costs predictable for local families. Working-class Hispanic students, who make up 60.17% of enrollment, get the strongest financial advantage here.

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