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$3,000Tuition
5,008Students
23%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,422Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,664
Average Net Price
$5,981
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,635
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,187
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$66/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.8%

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 $3,598
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,017
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,032
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,287
$110,001+ $9,015

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $3,000 sticker price at St Charles Community College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,598 net after aid, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) pay around $9,015. The typical student graduates with $6,187 in debt, creating monthly payments of just $66.

This debt load represents excellent value in today's market. Graduates earn a median $42,422 ten years after starting, making those $66 payments very manageable. Since this is a two-year program, total costs range from roughly $7,200 to $18,000 depending on family income. Only 6.6% of students take federal loans, suggesting most can afford attendance without borrowing.

Low-income students get the best deal here, paying less than many students spend on textbooks at four-year universities while gaining access to career training and transfer pathways.

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