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$3,112Tuition
9,065Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,140Earnings
Public4-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,112
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,752
Average Net Price
$9,924
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,458
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,424
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,570
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,995
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
31.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.6%

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 $8,333
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,395
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,009
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,228
$110,001+ $14,382

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $13,570 sticker price at Tyler Junior College. Net costs range from $8,333 for families earning under $30,000 to $14,382 for those making over $110,000. The school keeps education accessible for working-class East Texas families through state funding and modest institutional aid.

A typical two-year program costs around $19,000 total when you factor in living expenses. Graduates carry just $11,995 in median debt, translating to $127 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $39,636 median starting salary. Only 20% of students need federal loans, and 94.9% find employment after graduation.

Low-income students get the best deal here. They pay roughly half what wealthy families do, making this community college a genuine stepping stone for first-generation college students across the region.

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