Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,150
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,094
- Average Net Price
- $-904
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 15.6%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $30,736
- Books & Supplies
- $938
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $4,725
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $50/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 15.6%
Cost Overview
Most families at San Diego Mesa College actually get paid to attend, with an average net price of negative $904 per year. Students from families earning $48-75K pay around $3,115 annually, while those from higher-income families ($110K+) pay just $3,323. Even out-of-state students face only $9,094 in tuition costs.
Over four years, total costs typically range from free to about $12,500 for in-state students. Graduates carry a median debt of just $4,725, translating to monthly payments around $50. With median earnings hitting $45,120 ten years post-graduation, that debt payment represents barely 1% of income. Only 2% of students take federal loans, and just 16% receive Pell Grants, indicating many students work or have family support.
The best deal goes to local students from middle-class families, who often attend for free while living at home and building job skills for San Diego's economy.
Over four years, total costs typically range from free to about $12,500 for in-state students. Graduates carry a median debt of just $4,725, translating to monthly payments around $50. With median earnings hitting $45,120 ten years post-graduation, that debt payment represents barely 1% of income. Only 2% of students take federal loans, and just 16% receive Pell Grants, indicating many students work or have family support.
The best deal goes to local students from middle-class families, who often attend for free while living at home and building job skills for San Diego's economy.
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