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$5,040Tuition
5,443Students
23%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,719Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,850
Average Net Price
$9,024
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,921
Books & Supplies
$1,444
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,689
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$103/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
30.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.6%

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 $6,833
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,930
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,468
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,954
$110,001+ $12,318

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Cost Overview

Most Jefferson State students pay far less than the $5,040 sticker price. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,833 after aid, while those making over $110,000 pay $12,318. The average net price sits at $9,024 annually. Over two years, expect total costs between $13,666 and $24,636 depending on family income. Only 30% of students borrow money, keeping debt manageable.

Graduates who do take loans owe a median $9,689, translating to $103 monthly payments. That's easily manageable against median earnings of $40,719 ten years out. The 44.86% loan repayment rate reflects the school's working-class student body, where many attend part-time while employed. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay after aid kicks in.

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