Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,686
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,211
- Average Net Price
- $10,123
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 20.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,293
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $18,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $18,979
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 37.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 10.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 20.2%
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 | $8,248 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,417 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,579 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,936 |
| $110,001+ | $16,315 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Pierce College families pay around $10,123 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Low-income students pay just $8,248 per year, while families earning over $110,000 face $16,315 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $33,000 to $65,000 depending on family finances.
Pierce College keeps debt manageable with a median of $12,000 at graduation. Monthly loan payments average $127, representing about 3% of typical graduate earnings of $47,532 ten years out. Only 10.58% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability as a community college district.
Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. With nearly 98% in-state enrollment and minimal institutional aid going to just 7.82% of students, Pierce College serves local Washington families seeking affordable career training and university transfer pathways without crushing debt loads.
Pierce College keeps debt manageable with a median of $12,000 at graduation. Monthly loan payments average $127, representing about 3% of typical graduate earnings of $47,532 ten years out. Only 10.58% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability as a community college district.
Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here. With nearly 98% in-state enrollment and minimal institutional aid going to just 7.82% of students, Pierce College serves local Washington families seeking affordable career training and university transfer pathways without crushing debt loads.
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