by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending Cincinnati State Technical and Community C varied between $13,830.00 and $18,357.00 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: near $13,830.00 for in-state students versus $18,357.00 out-of-state.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $5,517.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,313.00 |
| Total cost | $13,830.00 |
| That is 28% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,830.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,261.00 |
| Net price | $6,569.00 |
| That is 66% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,830.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,406.00 |
| Net price | $4,424.00 |
| That is 77% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $10,044.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,313.00 |
| Total cost | $18,357.00 |
| That is 5% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,357.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,261.00 |
| Net price | $11,096.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,357.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,406.00 |
| Net price | $8,951.00 |
| That is 54% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 3.4% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. 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 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $4,574.00 | $6,792.00 | $14,299.00 |
| Senior year | $5,055.00 | $7,506.00 | $15,803.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $19,247.00 | $28,580.00 | $60,170.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,333.00 | $10,888.00 | $22,923.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $222.00 | $329.00 | $692.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,580.00 | $39,468.00 | $83,093.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $4,574.00 | $6,792.00 | $14,299.00 |
| Senior year | $4,729.00 | $7,022.00 | $14,784.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,303.00 | $13,814.00 | $29,082.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,544.00 | $5,262.00 | $11,079.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $107.00 | $159.00 | $335.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,847.00 | $19,076.00 | $40,162.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $9,254.00 | $11,472.00 | $18,979.00 |
| Senior year | $10,228.00 | $12,679.00 | $20,976.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $38,943.00 | $48,275.00 | $79,866.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,836.00 | $18,391.00 | $30,426.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $448.00 | $556.00 | $919.00 |
| Total amount paid | $53,779.00 | $66,666.00 | $110,292.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $9,254.00 | $11,472.00 | $18,979.00 |
| Senior year | $9,568.00 | $11,861.00 | $19,623.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $18,823.00 | $23,333.00 | $38,602.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,171.00 | $8,889.00 | $14,706.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $217.00 | $269.00 | $444.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,993.00 | $32,222.00 | $53,308.00 |
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) | $4,968.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,113.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,920.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,127.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,018.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,544.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,736.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Cincinnati State Technical and Community C amounts to $7,966.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,313.00 |
| 25th | $2,646.00 |
| Median (50th) | $7,966.00 |
| 75th | $13,500.00 |
| 90th | $22,211.00 |
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 detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,408.00 |
| Middle income | $8,118.00 |
| High income | $6,488.00 |
Low-income borrowers graduate with $1,920.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $7,930.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $8,056.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Cincinnati State Technical and Community C is $832.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The default-rate category at Cincinnati State Technical and Community C is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 17.5% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Cincinnati State Technical and Community C amount to $531,595,505.00 distributed across 43,458 recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 118 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,654.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 11 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,237.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Cincinnati State Technical and Community C, the questions below are worth your time:
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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.