Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $5,786
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,786
- Average Net Price
- $16,050
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 19.3%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,461
- Books & Supplies
- $1,500
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,775
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $135/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 22.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19.3%
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 | $11,861 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,030 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,523 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,162 |
| $110,001+ | $19,850 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
The actual cost depends heavily on family income at this Duluth community college. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $11,861 annually, while those from higher-income families ($110,000+) pay $19,850. Over two years, total costs range from $23,722 to $39,700. Only 5.74% of students receive institutional grants averaging $4,107.
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,775, translating to monthly payments of $135. This debt burden stays manageable compared to median earnings of $46,449 ten years after graduation. The 95.5% employment rate reflects strong job market demand for the trades and healthcare programs Lake Superior emphasizes. With identical in-state and out-of-state tuition at $5,786, geographic location doesn't affect the price tag.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying nearly $8,000 less annually than their wealthier peers while accessing the same career-focused programs.
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,775, translating to monthly payments of $135. This debt burden stays manageable compared to median earnings of $46,449 ten years after graduation. The 95.5% employment rate reflects strong job market demand for the trades and healthcare programs Lake Superior emphasizes. With identical in-state and out-of-state tuition at $5,786, geographic location doesn't affect the price tag.
Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying nearly $8,000 less annually than their wealthier peers while accessing the same career-focused programs.
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