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$4,530Tuition
8,843Students
21%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,889Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,800
Average Net Price
$5,741
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,612
Books & Supplies
$1,380
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,711
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$103/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
36.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.9%

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 $1,132
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,663
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,754
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,292
$110,001+ $9,406

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $4,530 sticker price at Joliet Junior College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,132 net price, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $9,406. The typical two-year total runs between $2,264 and $18,812 depending on family income. Only 2.8% of students receive institutional grants, but the college keeps costs manageable through low base tuition.

Graduates who borrow money leave with a median debt of $9,711. That translates to monthly payments of $103, easily manageable against median earnings of $42,889 ten years out. The 36.8% loan repayment rate reflects the community college mission of serving working students who may take longer to complete degrees. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly the cost of textbooks at many four-year universities.

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