Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $6,000
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,920
- Average Net Price
- $8,651
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 37.7%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,812
- Books & Supplies
- $1,540
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,252
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $109/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 20.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37.7%
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 | $5,834 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,156 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $7,275 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $11,509 |
| $110,001+ | $13,921 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $8,651 per year at Mount Wachusett, well below the $6,000 sticker price for in-state students. Lower-income families get the best break, paying just $5,834 annually if they earn under $30,000. Costs climb steadily by income bracket, reaching $13,921 for families earning over $110,000. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $11,700 to $27,800 depending on family finances.
Graduates leave with manageable debt loads averaging $10,252, translating to monthly payments of just $109. That payment represents less than 3% of the typical graduate's $44,743 starting salary. With nearly 90% of graduates finding employment and over half successfully repaying their loans, the investment pays off for most students. Lower-income students who qualify for maximum aid get the strongest return, paying less than $12,000 total for career training that nearly doubles their earning potential.
Graduates leave with manageable debt loads averaging $10,252, translating to monthly payments of just $109. That payment represents less than 3% of the typical graduate's $44,743 starting salary. With nearly 90% of graduates finding employment and over half successfully repaying their loans, the investment pays off for most students. Lower-income students who qualify for maximum aid get the strongest return, paying less than $12,000 total for career training that nearly doubles their earning potential.
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