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$1,423Tuition
2,857Students
31%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,243Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,423
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,893
Average Net Price
$7,500
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,580
Books & Supplies
$1,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,836
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$115/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
23.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.4%

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 $6,575
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,604
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,184
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,494
$110,001+ $15,096

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Cost Overview

Families at Mendocino College pay an average net price of $7,500 per year. Low-income students (under $30,000) pay $6,575 annually, while wealthy families (over $110,000) pay $15,096. This adds up to roughly $13,000-$30,000 for a two-year degree.

The college keeps debt burdens manageable in California's expensive North Coast region. Only 2.14% of students take federal loans. Graduates who do borrow owe a median $10,836, creating monthly payments around $115. With median earnings hitting $40,243 ten years after enrollment, these payments represent less than 4% of typical graduate income.

Financial aid reaches only 25% of students, reflecting the community college's already low tuition structure. In-state students get the best deal at $1,423 in tuition, while the 9% from out-of-state face $8,893. Local students benefit most from this rural college's affordable pathway to four-year universities.

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