Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $3,412
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,422
- Average Net Price
- $4,546
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.3%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,512
- Books & Supplies
- $500
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,400
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $100/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 35.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.3%
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 | $3,110 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,802 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,119 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $7,582 |
| $110,001+ | $10,022 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families actually pay between $3,110 and $10,022 per year depending on their income, far below the $3,412 sticker price for most students. A two-year degree costs $6,220 to $20,044 total for families earning under $30,000 to over $110,000 respectively. Northwest Vista keeps costs low as part of the Alamo Colleges system, serving a predominantly Hispanic student body where 69% are Latino.
Graduates leave with just $9,400 in median debt, resulting in monthly payments around $100. This debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $42,490 ten years after graduation. Only 3% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,104, but the low base tuition makes this community college accessible without major aid packages.
The best deal goes to low-income families who pay under $3,200 annually while building skills for careers in San Antonio's growing healthcare and technology sectors.
Graduates leave with just $9,400 in median debt, resulting in monthly payments around $100. This debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $42,490 ten years after graduation. Only 3% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,104, but the low base tuition makes this community college accessible without major aid packages.
The best deal goes to low-income families who pay under $3,200 annually while building skills for careers in San Antonio's growing healthcare and technology sectors.
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