Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,390
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,340
- Average Net Price
- $9,968
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 34.1%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $7,338
- Books & Supplies
- $1,460
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $69/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 7.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34.1%
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 | $8,468 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,466 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,339 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,762 |
| $110,001+ | $13,339 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay between $8,468 and $13,339 annually depending on income, well below the $4,390 sticker price for in-state students. The lowest-income families get the biggest break at $8,468 per year. A two-year degree costs roughly $17,000 to $27,000 total. About 37% of students receive institutional grants averaging $7,361.
Graduates leave with just $6,500 in median debt, translating to $69 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $37,533 ten years out. Only 7% of students take federal loans, suggesting most can afford this rural Illinois community college without heavy borrowing. The 95.7% employment rate shows strong job placement in southeastern Illinois's workforce market.
The best deal goes to low-income Illinois residents who stay local. Nearly 98% of students are in-state, keeping costs down while building skills for the regional economy.
Graduates leave with just $6,500 in median debt, translating to $69 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $37,533 ten years out. Only 7% of students take federal loans, suggesting most can afford this rural Illinois community college without heavy borrowing. The 95.7% employment rate shows strong job placement in southeastern Illinois's workforce market.
The best deal goes to low-income Illinois residents who stay local. Nearly 98% of students are in-state, keeping costs down while building skills for the regional economy.
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