Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $3,240
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,850
- Average Net Price
- $4,094
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 7.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $5,785
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $6,206
- Books & Supplies
- $1,576
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $10,601
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $7,515
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $80/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 42.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 1.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 7.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $2,542 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,325 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,047 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $4,094 annually at Western Texas College, well below the $3,240 sticker price for in-state students. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,542 per year after aid. Middle-income families between $30,000-$48,000 pay $4,325, while those earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $6,047. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $5,100 to $12,100 depending on family income.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $7,515, translating to monthly payments around $80. With median earnings hitting $42,508 ten years after graduation, most can handle these payments comfortably. Only 1.6% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay out of pocket or rely on family support. Rural West Texas families and those pursuing oil field technology or agriculture programs get strong value here, especially with strong job placement in regional energy and farming sectors.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $7,515, translating to monthly payments around $80. With median earnings hitting $42,508 ten years after graduation, most can handle these payments comfortably. Only 1.6% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay out of pocket or rely on family support. Rural West Texas families and those pursuing oil field technology or agriculture programs get strong value here, especially with strong job placement in regional energy and farming sectors.
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