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$5,304Tuition
868Students
37%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,010Earnings
#21 in IowaPublic2-yearNAIAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,304
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,808
Average Net Price
$7,144
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,750
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,925
Books & Supplies
$1,450
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,504
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
40.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
11.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.1%

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 $5,712
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,229
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,269
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,418
$110,001+ $10,254

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $5,304 sticker price at Marshalltown Community College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $5,712 net after aid, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $10,254. The college keeps costs manageable across all income brackets.

A two-year degree here costs between $11,424 and $20,508 total, depending on family income. Graduates typically leave with $9,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $101. That burden stays light against median earnings of $41,010 ten years after graduation. The college distributes $195,500 in athletic scholarships across 114 student-athletes, though only 19.82% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,269.

Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. Their net price of $5,712 makes this one of Iowa's most affordable pathways to career training and university transfer.

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