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$4,928Tuition
3,167Students
39%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,000Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,928
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,931
Average Net Price
$5,586
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,610
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$103/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
41.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.9%

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 $4,461
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,867
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,034
$75,001 – $110,000 $6,676
$110,001+ $11,197

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,461 annually at Laurel Ridge, while those making over $110,000 face the full $11,197 net price. The middle class sees costs between $4,867 and $6,676 depending on income. A two-year degree here costs between $8,922 and $22,394 total.

Most students graduate with manageable debt loads. Median borrowing hits $9,750, translating to monthly payments of $103. Graduates earn a median $38,268 in their first year after college, making those loan payments roughly 3% of gross income. Only 2.81% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go. Just 7.77% receive institutional grants averaging $4,931.

Low-income students get the best deal here, paying less than many students spend on textbooks at four-year universities. Nearly 99% of students come from Virginia, keeping costs predictable for in-state families.

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