Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,334
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,454
- Average Net Price
- $-489
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 18.1%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $17,982
- Books & Supplies
- $1,980
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18.1%
Cost Overview
Most students at Madera Community College actually get paid to attend, with an average net price of negative $489 per year. This newly founded institution, established in 2020, covers costs through financial aid that exceeds tuition and fees. Families earning $48,000 to $75,000 annually pay around $2,917, while those making $75,000 to $110,000 pay $7,149.
Over two years, total costs range from getting money back to paying roughly $14,300 for higher-income families. Only 0.11% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability in California's Central Valley agricultural region. With 67.78% Hispanic enrollment, the college serves a predominantly working-class community where affordability matters most.
The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for maximum aid. They often leave with money in their pockets rather than debt, making this one of the most accessible pathways to higher education in rural California.
Over two years, total costs range from getting money back to paying roughly $14,300 for higher-income families. Only 0.11% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability in California's Central Valley agricultural region. With 67.78% Hispanic enrollment, the college serves a predominantly working-class community where affordability matters most.
The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for maximum aid. They often leave with money in their pockets rather than debt, making this one of the most accessible pathways to higher education in rural California.
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