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$4,980Tuition
4,413Students
48%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,842Earnings
#8 in AlabamaPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,790
Average Net Price
$14,042
Students Receiving Financial Aid
32.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$4,900
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,540
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,880
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
18.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
32.3%

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 $12,407
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,233
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,606
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,996
$110,001+ $18,676

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Cost Overview

Most families at George C Wallace State Community College pay between $12,407 and $18,676 annually depending on income, well below the sticker price. Lower-income students (under $30K) pay $12,407 per year, while the wealthiest families ($110K+) pay $18,676. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $25,000 to $37,000. The school serves a predominantly local population with 98% of students from Alabama.

Graduates typically leave with $11,000 in debt, requiring monthly payments of $117. With median earnings of $39,842 ten years out, loan payments consume about 3.5% of income. The 44% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with payments. Only 19% of students take federal loans, indicating many pay as they go or rely on family support.

In-state students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, especially those qualifying for the 32% who receive Pell Grants.

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