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$5,060Tuition
6,928Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,192Earnings
#14 in AlabamaPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,060
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,870
Average Net Price
$7,336
Students Receiving Financial Aid
31.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,500
Books & Supplies
$3,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
38.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
18.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
31.4%

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 $5,476
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,422
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,883
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,149
$110,001+ $12,108

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $5,476 and $12,108 annually depending on income. Students from households earning under $30,000 get the best financial deal at $5,476 per year. The net price climbs steadily with income, reaching $12,108 for families making over $110,000. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $11,000 to $24,000. This Alabama community college keeps expenses manageable for working-class families.

Students graduate with a median debt of $12,000, translating to monthly payments of $127. Those payments represent a reasonable burden against median earnings of $38,192 ten years after graduation. Only 18% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford college without borrowing heavily. The 31% receiving Pell Grants get additional federal support. Students from lower-income Alabama families get the strongest value proposition here.

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