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$1,148Tuition
7,158Students
36%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,282Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,148
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,684
Average Net Price
$15,805
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$22,066
Books & Supplies
$1,724
Loan Repayment Rate
25.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.0%

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 $15,340
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,974
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,380
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,938

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 typically pay $15,340 annually at Laney College, while those making $75,000-$110,000 pay $18,938. The net price stays relatively stable across income brackets because this Oakland community college offers minimal institutional aid. Only 1.47% of students receive institutional grants averaging $3,864. Over two years, total costs range from about $30,000 to $38,000.

Debt loads remain manageable since just 0.66% of students take federal loans. Graduates earn a median $37,282 ten years after enrollment, making this one of the more affordable pathways to career training in the expensive Bay Area. The 81.4% employment rate suggests students find work after completing programs.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly $3,600 less annually than higher earners while accessing the same career-focused programs that serve Oakland's diverse workforce needs.

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