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$1,288Tuition
16,952Students
31%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,214Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,808
Average Net Price
$3,974
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$21,474
Books & Supplies
$1,152
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
30.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
4.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.0%

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 $2,785
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,040
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,044
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,939
$110,001+ $10,033

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,785 annually at Sacramento City College. The net price climbs to $10,033 for the highest earners, but even wealthy families save thousands compared to four-year schools. Over two years, total costs range from $5,570 to $20,066 depending on income.

Graduates carry minimal debt burdens. The median debt of $10,500 translates to monthly payments of $111 after graduation. With median earnings of $42,214 ten years out, that payment represents just 3% of monthly income. The loan repayment rate of 31% means most students avoid borrowing entirely. Only 4% of students take federal loans, keeping Sacramento City's debt profile strongly clean.

Low-income students get the best deal here. Nearly 95% of students qualify for in-state rates at $1,288 annually. The combination of California's strong community college funding and minimal borrowing makes this an accessible pathway for working-class families building careers.

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