Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,260
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $4,650
- Average Net Price
- $6,262
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 40.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $6,100
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $5,800
- Books & Supplies
- $816
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $11,176
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,115
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $65/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 39.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 24.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40.2%
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 | $4,949 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,063 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $7,708 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $9,033 |
| $110,001+ | $10,187 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $6,262 annually at Independence Community College, far below the $4,260 sticker price for in-state students. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,949 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay $10,187. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $10,000 to $20,000. The Pirates keep things affordable in rural Kansas.
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,115, translating to monthly payments of $65. That's manageable against median earnings of $34,941 ten years out. Only 24% of students take federal loans, and 40% receive Pell Grants. The employment rate hits 75% for completers. Students from families earning under $48,000 get the best deal here, paying less than $5,100 annually while gaining access to career training and transfer pathways that lead to solid middle-class earnings.
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,115, translating to monthly payments of $65. That's manageable against median earnings of $34,941 ten years out. Only 24% of students take federal loans, and 40% receive Pell Grants. The employment rate hits 75% for completers. Students from families earning under $48,000 get the best deal here, paying less than $5,100 annually while gaining access to career training and transfer pathways that lead to solid middle-class earnings.
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