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$4,980Tuition
3,888Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,597Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,790
Average Net Price
$8,652
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$6,000
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,600
Books & Supplies
$1,550
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,530
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
37.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
23.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.8%

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 $7,051
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,152
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,958
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,035
$110,001+ $12,497

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $12,530 sticker price at Southern Union State Community College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,051 after aid, while those from households making $30,000-$48,000 pay $7,152. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $9,958 net. A two-year degree totals roughly $14,000-$20,000 for most students.

The college keeps debt manageable with a median of $11,000 and monthly payments of just $117. Graduates earn $37,708 in their first year, making those payments very affordable at roughly 4% of income. Only 23% of students need federal loans, and 35% receive Pell Grants. Rural east Alabama students get the best value here, with 91% coming from in-state and paying the lowest tuition rates for career training that leads to steady employment.

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