by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Berkeley City College, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The total cost of attendance at Berkeley City College fell between $17,110.00 through $25,750.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: around $17,110.00 in-state, rising to $25,750.00 for out-of-state students.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $1,258.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,852.00 |
| Total cost | $17,110.00 |
| That is 11% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,110.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,749.00 |
| Net price | $7,361.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,110.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,866.00 |
| Net price | $6,244.00 |
| That is 68% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,898.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,852.00 |
| Total cost | $25,750.00 |
| That is 34% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,750.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,749.00 |
| Net price | $16,001.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,750.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,866.00 |
| Net price | $14,884.00 |
| That is 23% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at about 9.9% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Freshman year | $6,861.00 | $8,088.00 | $18,801.00 |
| Senior year | $9,102.00 | $10,731.00 | $24,943.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $31,786.00 | $37,472.00 | $87,101.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,109.00 | $14,276.00 | $33,182.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $366.00 | $431.00 | $1,002.00 |
| Total amount paid | $43,895.00 | $51,748.00 | $120,283.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Freshman year | $6,861.00 | $8,088.00 | $18,801.00 |
| Senior year | $7,539.00 | $8,888.00 | $20,658.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,400.00 | $16,976.00 | $39,459.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,486.00 | $6,467.00 | $15,032.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $166.00 | $195.00 | $454.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,886.00 | $23,443.00 | $54,491.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Freshman year | $16,355.00 | $17,582.00 | $28,294.00 |
| Senior year | $21,698.00 | $23,326.00 | $37,538.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $75,769.00 | $81,456.00 | $131,084.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $28,865.00 | $31,032.00 | $49,938.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $872.00 | $937.00 | $1,509.00 |
| Total amount paid | $104,635.00 | $112,487.00 | $181,023.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Freshman year | $16,355.00 | $17,582.00 | $28,294.00 |
| Senior year | $17,971.00 | $19,319.00 | $31,090.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $34,325.00 | $36,901.00 | $59,384.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,077.00 | $14,058.00 | $22,623.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $395.00 | $425.00 | $683.00 |
| Total amount paid | $47,402.00 | $50,960.00 | $82,008.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,096.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,957.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,645.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,121.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,806.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,384.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Berkeley City College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Berkeley City College works out to $9,500.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,500.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,500.00 |
| 75th | $10,000.00 |
| 90th | $18,650.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,500.00 |
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 median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Berkeley City College is $3,000.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Berkeley City College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 12.8% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Berkeley City College reach $19,378,654.00 covering 1,745 loan recipients.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Berkeley City College, a few questions are worth asking:
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.