by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Springfield Technical Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Attendance costs at Springfield Technical Community College spanned $14,223.00 and $19,431.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $14,223.00 for in-state students versus $19,431.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $5,904.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,319.00 |
| Total cost | $14,223.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,223.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,309.00 |
| Net price | $4,914.00 |
| That is 74% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,223.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,721.00 |
| Net price | $3,502.00 |
| That is 82% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,112.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,319.00 |
| Total cost | $19,431.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,431.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,309.00 |
| Net price | $10,122.00 |
| That is 47% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,431.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,721.00 |
| Net price | $8,710.00 |
| That is 55% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by around 1.2% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $3,544.00 | $4,973.00 | $14,393.00 |
| Senior year | $3,672.00 | $5,153.00 | $14,914.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $14,431.00 | $20,249.00 | $58,609.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,498.00 | $7,714.00 | $22,328.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $166.00 | $233.00 | $674.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,928.00 | $27,964.00 | $80,937.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $3,544.00 | $4,973.00 | $14,393.00 |
| Senior year | $3,586.00 | $5,032.00 | $14,564.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $7,130.00 | $10,005.00 | $28,957.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,716.00 | $3,811.00 | $11,032.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $82.00 | $115.00 | $333.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,846.00 | $13,816.00 | $39,989.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $8,814.00 | $10,243.00 | $19,663.00 |
| Senior year | $9,133.00 | $10,614.00 | $20,375.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $35,892.00 | $41,710.00 | $80,070.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,673.00 | $15,890.00 | $30,504.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $413.00 | $480.00 | $921.00 |
| Total amount paid | $49,565.00 | $57,600.00 | $110,574.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Freshman year | $8,814.00 | $10,243.00 | $19,663.00 |
| Senior year | $8,919.00 | $10,365.00 | $19,897.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $17,733.00 | $20,608.00 | $39,560.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,756.00 | $7,851.00 | $15,071.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $204.00 | $237.00 | $455.00 |
| Total amount paid | $24,489.00 | $28,459.00 | $54,631.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,662.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,196.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,048.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,835.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,110.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,378.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,119.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Springfield Technical Community College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Springfield Technical Community College stands at $4,996.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $868.00 |
| 25th | $1,806.00 |
| Median (50th) | $4,996.00 |
| 75th | $7,770.00 |
| 90th | $12,200.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $3,909.00 |
| Middle income | $4,000.00 |
| High income | $6,560.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $4,921.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Springfield Technical Community College comes to $-2,690.00.
The federal default-rate tier for Springfield Technical Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 14.3% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Springfield Technical Community College total $57,579,478.00 spread across 8,998 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 63 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,776.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 2 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,428.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Springfield Technical Community College, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.