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$5,352Tuition
4,055Students
18%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,391Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,352
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,920
Average Net Price
$7,321
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,324
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$95/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
53.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
14.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.2%

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 $6,087
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,251
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,184
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,476
$110,001+ $12,585

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $7,321 annually at North Shore Community College, well below the $5,352 sticker price for in-state students. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,087 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay $12,585. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $12,000 to $25,000. The college serves a working-class population with 33% receiving Pell Grants and minimal institutional aid available.

Graduates typically leave with $9,000 in debt, translating to $95 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $40,704 one year after graduation, loan payments represent about 3% of income for most graduates. The 94% employment rate shows strong job placement despite the low 18% graduation rate. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying less than many four-year universities charge per semester.

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