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$1,164Tuition
10,613Students
47%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,956Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,164
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,612
Average Net Price
$3,407
Students Receiving Financial Aid
11.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,125
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$54/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
11.6%

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 $1,957
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,327
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,798
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,150
$110,001+ $11,304

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Cost Overview

Most Santiago Canyon College families pay far less than the $1,164 sticker price. Students from households earning under $30,000 pay just $1,957 annually after aid. The net price climbs to $2,327 for families making $30,000-$48,000, then jumps to $5,798 for middle-income households earning $48,000-$75,000. Higher earners face steeper costs, with families making over $110,000 paying $11,304 per year.

A two-year degree here costs between $3,914 and $22,608 total depending on family income. Graduates who borrow face modest debt loads of $5,125 median, translating to $54 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $44,956 ten years out. Only 0.96% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's affordability. Low-income students get the best deal here, paying under $2,000 annually while building skills for Orange County's job market.

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