Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,194
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,154
- Average Net Price
- $4,260
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 33.4%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $19,431
- Books & Supplies
- $938
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33.4%
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 | $3,274 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,119 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,053 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $9,198 |
| $110,001+ | $10,577 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families pay far less than the sticker price at Merced College. Net costs range from $3,274 for low-income students to $10,577 for wealthy families. The average net price sits at $4,260 per year. Over two years, most students spend around $8,500 total. This reflects California's strong community college funding and the school's role serving working-class Central Valley families.
Only 8.4% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get an average of $5,454. Just 0.54% of students take federal loans, keeping debt burdens minimal. Graduates earn a median of $37,815 ten years out, making any small debt payments manageable. The 90.4% employment rate shows strong job placement in the agricultural region.
Low-income Hispanic students get the best deal here. They represent 66% of enrollment and pay the lowest net prices while accessing career training that leads directly to local jobs.
Only 8.4% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get an average of $5,454. Just 0.54% of students take federal loans, keeping debt burdens minimal. Graduates earn a median of $37,815 ten years out, making any small debt payments manageable. The 90.4% employment rate shows strong job placement in the agricultural region.
Low-income Hispanic students get the best deal here. They represent 66% of enrollment and pay the lowest net prices while accessing career training that leads directly to local jobs.
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