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$3,600Tuition
923Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,059Earnings
#11 in NebraskaPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,530
Average Net Price
$6,602
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,312
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,830
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,512
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,995
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$106/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
54.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
14.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.7%

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 $4,448
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,578
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,659
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,446
$110,001+ $10,250

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $12,512 sticker price at Mid-Plains Community College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,448 after aid, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) still pay only $10,250. The average net price across all income levels sits at $6,602. Since this is a two-year program, total costs range from $8,896 to $20,500 for a complete degree.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $9,995, translating to monthly payments of $106. That's manageable against median earnings of $40,059 ten years out, representing just 3.2% of monthly income. The college awards institutional grants averaging $6,697 to about 22% of students. Only 14% of students take federal loans, suggesting most can afford their education without borrowing.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthier families contribute.

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