by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Citrus 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 full cost of attending Citrus College ranged from $12,412.00 to $21,844.00 across residency tiers.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $12,412.00 in-state against $21,844.00 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 | $1,204.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,208.00 |
| Total cost | $12,412.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,412.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,564.00 |
| Net price | $2,848.00 |
| That is 85% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,412.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,478.00 |
| Net price | $1,934.00 |
| That is 90% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $10,636.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,208.00 |
| Total cost | $21,844.00 |
| That is 13% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,844.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,564.00 |
| Net price | $12,280.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,844.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,478.00 |
| Net price | $11,366.00 |
| That is 41% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at about 6.5% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years 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 | $2,060.00 | $3,033.00 | $13,220.00 |
| Senior year | $2,489.00 | $3,665.00 | $15,973.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $9,080.00 | $13,371.00 | $58,271.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,459.00 | $5,094.00 | $22,199.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $104.00 | $154.00 | $671.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,539.00 | $18,464.00 | $80,470.00 |
| 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 | $2,060.00 | $3,033.00 | $13,220.00 |
| Senior year | $2,194.00 | $3,231.00 | $14,081.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $4,254.00 | $6,264.00 | $27,300.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,621.00 | $2,386.00 | $10,401.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $49.00 | $72.00 | $314.00 |
| Total amount paid | $5,874.00 | $8,651.00 | $37,701.00 |
| 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 | $12,106.00 | $13,079.00 | $23,266.00 |
| Senior year | $14,627.00 | $15,803.00 | $28,112.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $53,360.00 | $57,651.00 | $102,552.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,328.00 | $21,963.00 | $39,068.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $614.00 | $663.00 | $1,180.00 |
| Total amount paid | $73,689.00 | $79,614.00 | $141,620.00 |
| 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 | $12,106.00 | $13,079.00 | $23,266.00 |
| Senior year | $12,894.00 | $13,931.00 | $24,780.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,000.00 | $27,010.00 | $48,046.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,524.00 | $10,290.00 | $18,304.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $288.00 | $311.00 | $553.00 |
| Total amount paid | $34,524.00 | $37,300.00 | $66,350.00 |
Read more in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $4,135.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $3,800.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,561.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,401.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,611.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,151.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,545.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Citrus College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Citrus College works out to $5,500.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,154.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $8,538.00 |
| 90th | $13,500.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,750.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,000.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $2,750.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Citrus College stands at $702.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Citrus College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.2% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Citrus College add up to $34,679,658.00 over 3,681 loan recipients.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Citrus College, keep these questions in mind:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
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.