by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Cerro Coso Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total cost of attendance at Cerro Coso Community College fell between $15,161.00 and $25,031.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: about $15,161.00 in-state, rising to $25,031.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
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 | $1,384.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,777.00 |
| Total cost | $15,161.00 |
| That is 21% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,161.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,994.00 |
| Net price | $8,167.00 |
| That is 58% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,161.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,705.00 |
| Net price | $8,456.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,254.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,777.00 |
| Total cost | $25,031.00 |
| That is 30% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,031.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,994.00 |
| Net price | $18,037.00 |
| That is 6% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,031.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,705.00 |
| Net price | $18,326.00 |
| That is 5% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 6.5% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. 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 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,004.00 | $8,697.00 | $16,144.00 |
| Senior year | $10,872.00 | $10,501.00 | $19,494.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $39,676.00 | $38,320.00 | $71,136.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,115.00 | $14,598.00 | $27,100.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $457.00 | $441.00 | $819.00 |
| Total amount paid | $54,791.00 | $52,918.00 | $98,236.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,004.00 | $8,697.00 | $16,144.00 |
| Senior year | $9,588.00 | $9,261.00 | $17,191.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $18,593.00 | $17,957.00 | $33,336.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,083.00 | $6,841.00 | $12,700.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $214.00 | $207.00 | $384.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,676.00 | $24,799.00 | $46,035.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Freshman year | $19,515.00 | $19,207.00 | $26,654.00 |
| Senior year | $23,563.00 | $23,191.00 | $32,184.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $85,986.00 | $84,630.00 | $117,446.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $32,757.00 | $32,241.00 | $44,743.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $990.00 | $974.00 | $1,352.00 |
| Total amount paid | $118,743.00 | $116,871.00 | $162,188.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Freshman year | $19,515.00 | $19,207.00 | $26,654.00 |
| Senior year | $20,780.00 | $20,452.00 | $28,383.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $40,295.00 | $39,659.00 | $55,038.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,351.00 | $15,109.00 | $20,967.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $464.00 | $456.00 | $633.00 |
| Total amount paid | $55,646.00 | $54,768.00 | $76,005.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $18,306.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,078.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,151.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,016.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,352.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,915.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Cerro Coso Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at Cerro Coso Community College works out to $5,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
The federal default-rate classification for Cerro Coso Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 13.1% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Cerro Coso Community College reach $4,918,938.00 distributed across 666 borrowers.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Cerro Coso Community College, consider the following:
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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.