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$2,982Tuition
4,632Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,505Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,982
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,022
Average Net Price
$5,719
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,800
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,506
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
43.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
9.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.7%

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 $4,080
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,729
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,432
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,260
$110,001+ $10,240

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $2,982 sticker price at NWACC. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,080 net per year, while those from households above $110,000 pay $10,240. Over two years, total costs range from about $8,200 to $20,500 depending on family income.

The school keeps debt burdens manageable for a community college. Graduates leave with a median debt of $9,506, translating to monthly payments around $101. With median earnings hitting $43,505 ten years out, that payment represents just 2.9% of monthly income for most graduates. Only 9.82% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's affordable pricing structure.

Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. They pay roughly half what middle-class families pay, while the employment rate of 93.5% suggests strong job placement regardless of background.

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