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$4,656Tuition
876Students
44%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$35,714Earnings
#13 in KentuckyPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,192
Average Net Price
$5,063
Students Receiving Financial Aid
32.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,540
Books & Supplies
$1,228
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,483
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
32.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
13.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
32.9%

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 $3,636
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,882
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,490
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,349
$110,001+ $9,930

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Cost Overview

Most Henderson Community College students pay far less than the $4,656 sticker price. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,636 after aid, while those making $30,000-$48,000 pay $3,882. The net price climbs to $8,349 for families earning $75,000-$110,000. Over two years, total costs range from about $7,300 to $16,700 depending on family income.

The college keeps debt burdens manageable for a working-class region. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,483, translating to monthly payments of $111. That's roughly 4% of typical earnings since graduates earn a median $35,714 ten years out. Only 13% of students take federal loans. Just 12% receive institutional grants averaging $5,897.

Low-income students get the strongest value here. They pay less than $4,000 annually while gaining skills that boost earnings in western Kentucky's job market.

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