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$3,730Tuition
386Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$29,898Earnings
#1 in PWPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,730
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,970
Average Net Price
$2,810
Students Receiving Financial Aid
72.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$3,381
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$3,700
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,511
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
72.0%

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 $2,916
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,066
$48,001 – $75,000 $2,373
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,535

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Cost Overview

Families at Palau Community College pay far less than the published tuition suggests. Students from households earning under $48,000 annually pay around $2,000 after financial aid, while those from middle-income families ($48,000-$75,000) pay $2,373. The college serves as an affordable pathway for islanders seeking higher education without leaving Micronesia. Upper-income families face a sharp jump to $8,535 net cost.

Over two years, total expenses range from $4,000 to $17,000 depending on family income. With 72% of students receiving Pell Grants, most attend nearly tuition-free. The college awards institutional grants averaging $5,808 to about 27% of students. Room and board costs just $3,381 annually for the 116 on-campus housing spots. Students graduate debt-free since federal loan usage sits at 0%.

Lower-income Palauan families get the best deal here, accessing college education for less than many mainland students pay in fees alone.

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