Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,284
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $13,266
- Average Net Price
- $8,271
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 25.2%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,500
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $8,548
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $91/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 33.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 15.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 25.2%
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 | $8,175 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,281 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,990 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $12,904 |
| $110,001+ | $10,496 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Parkland families pay between $6,281 and $12,904 annually depending on income, with lower-income students getting the best breaks. Students from families earning $30,000-$48,000 pay just $6,281 per year. Those from wealthier households earning over $110,000 still pay only $10,496 annually. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $12,500 to $26,000.
The college keeps debt burdens manageable for a community college. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,548, translating to monthly payments of just $91. With median earnings hitting $38,320 ten years out, that payment represents a reasonable 2.9% of monthly income. Only 15% of students even need federal loans. Just 6.5% receive institutional grants averaging $4,829, since the college already prices itself affordably.
Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal with the lowest net prices and strongest financial aid.
The college keeps debt burdens manageable for a community college. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,548, translating to monthly payments of just $91. With median earnings hitting $38,320 ten years out, that payment represents a reasonable 2.9% of monthly income. Only 15% of students even need federal loans. Just 6.5% receive institutional grants averaging $4,829, since the college already prices itself affordably.
Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal with the lowest net prices and strongest financial aid.
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