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$1,344Tuition
16,640Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,060Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,344
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,492
Average Net Price
$10,893
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$23,897
Books & Supplies
$1,210
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$48/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
37.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
4.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.0%

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 $9,831
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,999
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,155
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,603
$110,001+ $17,531

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $9,831 annually at Southwestern College, while those making over $110,000 face costs of $17,531 per year. The college serves a working-class community where 35% of students receive Pell Grants. A two-year degree here costs between $19,662 and $35,062 depending on family income. Most students graduate with just $4,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of only $48.

Graduates earn a median of $40,060 ten years after enrollment, making those modest loan payments very manageable. The college keeps costs low with minimal institutional aid, giving grants to just 7% of students. Low-income Hispanic students get the best financial deal here, representing nearly 70% of enrollment while paying the lowest net prices. The math works for families seeking affordable workforce training in San Diego's expensive housing market.

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