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$3,540Tuition
6,235Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,405Earnings
#19 in NebraskaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,540
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,260
Average Net Price
$8,470
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,856
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,082
Books & Supplies
$1,889
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,285
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
49.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
37.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.1%

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 $4,165
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,460
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,880
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,602
$110,001+ $11,174

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Cost Overview

Most Southeast Community College families pay far less than the $14,285 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,165 per year after aid. The net price climbs to $5,460 for middle-income families and reaches $11,174 for those earning above $110,000. Over two years, total costs range from $8,330 to $22,348 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $11,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $117. With median earnings hitting $43,405 within ten years, that payment represents less than 4% of monthly income. The college keeps costs manageable through its focus on practical workforce training rather than expensive research facilities. Nearly half of borrowers successfully repay their loans within the standard timeframe.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly one-fourth what wealthy families pay while accessing the same career-focused programs that lead to solid middle-class wages.

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