Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,012
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,885
- Average Net Price
- $8,093
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 11.5%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,522
- Books & Supplies
- $1,400
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,260
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $66/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 1.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 11.5%
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 | $6,891 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,233 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,524 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,676 |
| $110,001+ | $12,368 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at McHenry County College pay between $6,891 and $12,368 annually depending on income. Lower-income students get the best breaks, with those earning under $30,000 paying about $6,900 per year. Even families making over $110,000 pay only $12,368, well below the sticker price. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $14,000 to $25,000.
Graduates leave with just $6,260 in median debt, translating to monthly payments of only $66. That's easily manageable against median earnings of $45,143 ten years out. The 93.2% employment rate shows strong job market outcomes. Only 1.8% of students take federal loans, suggesting most can afford the college without heavy borrowing.
In-state students get the best deal here, making up 98.5% of enrollment and paying community college rates while accessing career programs and university transfer pathways.
Graduates leave with just $6,260 in median debt, translating to monthly payments of only $66. That's easily manageable against median earnings of $45,143 ten years out. The 93.2% employment rate shows strong job market outcomes. Only 1.8% of students take federal loans, suggesting most can afford the college without heavy borrowing.
In-state students get the best deal here, making up 98.5% of enrollment and paying community college rates while accessing career programs and university transfer pathways.
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