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$5,660Tuition
1,120Students
36%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,612Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,660
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,316
Average Net Price
$11,691
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,392
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,097
Books & Supplies
$1,268
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,320
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$186/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
28.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
15.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.9%

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 $10,371
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,978
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,493
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,977
$110,001+ $13,962

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Cost Overview

Most Terra State families pay between $10,371 and $13,962 annually depending on income, well below the $22,320 sticker price. Lower-income students see the biggest savings, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $10,371 per year. Even families making over $110,000 pay only $13,962 annually. A two-year degree here costs roughly $21,000 to $28,000 total.

Only 16% of students borrow federal loans, keeping debt manageable at $17,500 median. Monthly loan payments average $186, which represents less than 6% of typical graduate earnings of $36,612 after ten years. The 98.2% employment rate suggests students find work quickly after graduation. Just 25% receive Pell Grants, indicating many families can afford Terra State without significant aid.

The best deal goes to Ohio residents from lower-income families, who combine in-state rates with need-based assistance for maximum savings.

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