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$5,520Tuition
5,272Students
35%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,145Earnings
#21 in New JerseyPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,520
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,440
Average Net Price
$6,613
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,000
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
53.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
4.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.6%

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 $5,059
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,555
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,061
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,710
$110,001+ $12,876

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $5,059 annually at Raritan Valley, while those making over $110,000 pay nearly $13,000. The college keeps costs manageable for working-class students who make up its core constituency. Over two years, total expenses range from roughly $10,000 to $26,000 depending on family income.

Only 4% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability and the fact that 99% of students are New Jersey residents paying in-state rates. Those who do borrow graduate with a median debt of $10,500, translating to monthly payments of $111. With graduates earning a median of $48,145 ten years out, loan payments represent a reasonable 3% of income. The best deal goes to lower-income students, who pay less than half what wealthy families do and often avoid borrowing entirely.

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