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$1,416Tuition
9,971Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,430Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,416
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,179
Average Net Price
$2,257
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,784
Books & Supplies
$1,152
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,876
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$147/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
29.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.5%

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 $1,844
$30,001 – $48,000 $1,803
$48,001 – $75,000 $2,939
$75,001 – $110,000 $6,684
$110,001+ $8,896

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,844 per year at Ventura College, while those making over $110,000 pay $8,896 annually. The average student pays $2,257 after aid. Two years of education costs between $3,688 and $17,792 depending on family income.

Only 0.91% of students take federal loans, keeping debt minimal for most. Those who do borrow graduate with $13,876 in debt, leading to monthly payments of $147. With graduates earning $43,430 after six years, loan payments consume less than 5% of income. Employment rates hit 87.1% after completion.

Hispanic students make up 66% of enrollment and benefit most from this affordability model. In-state residents get the strongest value since 97.85% of students qualify for California rates. Low-income families and first-generation college students find strong value here.

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