by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Cost of attendance at Caldwell Community C and Technical Institute varied between $15,625.00 through $19,625.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: roughly $15,625.00 for in-state students versus $19,625.00 for non-residents.
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 | $2,526.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,099.00 |
| Total cost | $15,625.00 |
| That is 19% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,625.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,378.00 |
| Net price | $6,247.00 |
| That is 68% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,625.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,361.00 |
| Net price | $4,264.00 |
| That is 78% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,526.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,099.00 |
| Total cost | $19,625.00 |
| That is 2% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,625.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,378.00 |
| Net price | $10,247.00 |
| That is 47% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,625.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,361.00 |
| Net price | $8,264.00 |
| That is 57% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
The tables below project a full degree at the current published cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $4,264.00 | $6,247.00 | $15,625.00 |
| Senior year | $4,264.00 | $6,247.00 | $15,625.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $17,056.00 | $24,988.00 | $62,500.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,498.00 | $9,520.00 | $23,810.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $196.00 | $288.00 | $719.00 |
| Total amount paid | $23,554.00 | $34,508.00 | $86,310.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $4,264.00 | $6,247.00 | $15,625.00 |
| Senior year | $4,264.00 | $6,247.00 | $15,625.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,528.00 | $12,494.00 | $31,250.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,249.00 | $4,760.00 | $11,905.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $98.00 | $144.00 | $360.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,777.00 | $17,254.00 | $43,155.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $8,264.00 | $10,247.00 | $19,625.00 |
| Senior year | $8,264.00 | $10,247.00 | $19,625.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $33,056.00 | $40,988.00 | $78,500.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,593.00 | $15,615.00 | $29,906.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $380.00 | $472.00 | $903.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,649.00 | $56,603.00 | $108,406.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $8,264.00 | $10,247.00 | $19,625.00 |
| Senior year | $8,264.00 | $10,247.00 | $19,625.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,528.00 | $20,494.00 | $39,250.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,297.00 | $7,807.00 | $14,953.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $190.00 | $236.00 | $452.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,825.00 | $28,301.00 | $54,203.00 |
| Read more in the net-price section. |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $10,810.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,517.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,700.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,543.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,613.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,407.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Caldwell Community C and Technical Institute amounts to $6,625.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,000.00 |
| 25th | $2,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,625.00 |
| 75th | $9,500.00 |
| 90th | $16,500.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
The default-rate category at Caldwell Community C and Technical Institute is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 20.3% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Caldwell Community C and Technical Institute reach $49,162,985.00 spread across 3,610 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 30 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,394.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,406.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Caldwell Community C and Technical Institute, the questions below are worth your time:
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.