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$1,288Tuition
2,909Students
14%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,389Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,880
Average Net Price
$10,543
Students Receiving Financial Aid
6.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$2,178
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
6.4%

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 $10,487
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,070
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,606

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Cost Overview

Most families at Palo Verde College pay around $10,500 annually after aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $10,487 per year, while those from middle-income families ($30,000-$48,000) get the best deal at $9,070 annually. Higher earners pay $11,606. A two-year degree costs roughly $21,000 total for most students.

The college serves a predominantly working-class population in California's rural desert region. Only 6.39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, suggesting many are part-time adult learners not eligible for traditional aid. Just 1.82% receive institutional grants averaging $3,976. No students take federal loans, likely because most attend part-time for job training rather than full degree programs. Graduates earn $36,389 ten years later.

Middle-income families get the strongest value here, paying $2,000 less per year than other income brackets for workforce training that serves the agricultural Colorado River valley.

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