Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,878
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,881
- Average Net Price
- $6,307
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 24.4%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,300
- Books & Supplies
- $2,000
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,182
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $97/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 7.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24.4%
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 | $5,101 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,978 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $7,422 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $12,865 |
| $110,001+ | $10,972 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $48,000 pay around $5,000 per year at Mountain Gateway, while those making over $75,000 face costs between $10,000 and $13,000 annually. A two-year associate degree costs $10,000 to $26,000 depending on family income. Only 8% of students take federal loans, keeping debt manageable for most.
Graduates who do borrow owe a median $9,182, translating to $97 monthly payments. That's roughly 3% of the typical graduate's $34,293 salary, making payments quite affordable. The college serves a predominantly in-state population with 91% of students from Virginia.
Low-income families get the strongest value here. Net costs drop to just over $5,000 for households earning under $48,000, while middle-class families pay more. The 25% of students receiving Pell Grants benefit from both federal aid and Virginia's community college affordability.
Graduates who do borrow owe a median $9,182, translating to $97 monthly payments. That's roughly 3% of the typical graduate's $34,293 salary, making payments quite affordable. The college serves a predominantly in-state population with 91% of students from Virginia.
Low-income families get the strongest value here. Net costs drop to just over $5,000 for households earning under $48,000, while middle-class families pay more. The 25% of students receiving Pell Grants benefit from both federal aid and Virginia's community college affordability.
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