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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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