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$1,156Tuition
3,205Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,517Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,908
Average Net Price
$14,046
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,147
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$108/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.1%

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 $12,146
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,868
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,815
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,843

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Cost Overview

Most families at Napa Valley College pay between $12,146 and $17,843 annually depending on income. Low-income students (under $30,000) face the lowest costs at $12,146 per year. Middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay the highest net price at $17,843 annually. A typical two-year degree costs $25,000-$36,000 total.

The college keeps student debt remarkably low. Graduates carry a median debt of just $10,147, translating to monthly payments of $108. That payment represents less than 3% of typical graduate earnings of $49,517. Only 0.47% of students take federal loans, one of the lowest rates among California community colleges. The 91.8% employment rate shows strong job placement in Napa's tourism and wine industries.

Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here. Nearly half the student body is Hispanic, and many qualify for substantial need-based aid that keeps costs manageable.

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