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$4,878Tuition
457Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,293Earnings
#24 in VirginiaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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