Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $5,082
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,942
- Average Net Price
- $5,342
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 29.9%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,576
- Books & Supplies
- $1,464
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $111/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 38.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 12.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29.9%
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 | $4,034 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,332 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $7,390 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,916 |
| $110,001+ | $12,237 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Mercer County Community College pay far less than the $5,082 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,034 annually after aid, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $12,237. The college keeps costs manageable across income brackets, with middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 paying $7,390 per year. Over two years, total costs range from $8,068 to $24,474 depending on family income.
Graduates who borrow money leave with a median debt of $10,500, requiring monthly payments of $111. This debt load stays reasonable compared to the $43,264 median earnings ten years after graduation. Only 12.2% of students take federal loans, showing most can afford the college without heavy borrowing. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay even after accounting for aid differences.
Graduates who borrow money leave with a median debt of $10,500, requiring monthly payments of $111. This debt load stays reasonable compared to the $43,264 median earnings ten years after graduation. Only 12.2% of students take federal loans, showing most can afford the college without heavy borrowing. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay even after accounting for aid differences.
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