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$1,180Tuition
20,624Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,937Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,756
Average Net Price
$3,123
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$1,152
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,651
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$71/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
38.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.0%

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 $2,205
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,702
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,613
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,070
$110,001+ $10,004

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $1,180 sticker price at this community college. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,205 per year after aid. Even middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay only $8,070 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $4,410 to $16,140 depending on family income.

PCC keeps students out of serious debt trouble. The typical graduate owes just $6,651, translating to monthly payments of $71. That's manageable when graduates earn a median of $43,937 ten years later. Only 0.64% of students even take federal loans, showing most can afford their education without borrowing. The 86.5% employment rate means most students find work after completing their programs.

Low-income students get the sweetest deal here. Families earning under $48,000 pay less than $3,000 per year, making this one of the most affordable paths to career training or university transfer in California.

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