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$5,376Tuition
3,107Students
44%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,046Earnings
#13 in IowaPublic2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,376
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,668
Average Net Price
$9,601
Students Receiving Financial Aid
31.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,580
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,580
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,416
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
39.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
31.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
31.2%

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 $8,354
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,507
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,762
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,495
$110,001+ $12,035

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $9,601 annually at Iowa Central Community College after aid kicks in. Low-income students pay just $8,354 per year, while families earning over $110,000 pay around $12,035. This community college keeps costs manageable across income brackets.

Over two years, total expenses run about $19,200 for most students. The college delivers solid value with 94% employment rates after graduation. Graduates carry $11,000 in debt on average, translating to $117 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $36,243 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume roughly 4% of income.

The best deal goes to low-income students who qualify for Pell grants. They represent 31% of enrollment and pay the lowest net prices. In-state students also benefit from reduced tuition, though 30% of enrollment comes from out-of-state, drawn by the athletic programs and career training.

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