by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for College of the Canyons, 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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Cost of attendance at College of the Canyons fell between $10,243.00 ranging to $20,035.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: roughly $10,243.00 for in-state students versus $20,035.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $1,166.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,077.00 |
| Total cost | $10,243.00 |
| That is 47% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,243.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,658.00 |
| Net price | $2,585.00 |
| That is 87% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,243.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,838.00 |
| Net price | $1,405.00 |
| That is 93% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $10,958.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,077.00 |
| Total cost | $20,035.00 |
| That is 4% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,035.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,658.00 |
| Net price | $12,377.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,035.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,838.00 |
| Net price | $11,197.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 8.5% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. 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 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Freshman year | $1,524.00 | $2,804.00 | $11,111.00 |
| Senior year | $1,945.00 | $3,579.00 | $14,182.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $6,916.00 | $12,724.00 | $50,419.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,635.00 | $4,847.00 | $19,208.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $80.00 | $146.00 | $580.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,550.00 | $17,571.00 | $69,627.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Freshman year | $1,524.00 | $2,804.00 | $11,111.00 |
| Senior year | $1,653.00 | $3,042.00 | $12,052.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $3,177.00 | $5,846.00 | $23,163.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,210.00 | $2,227.00 | $8,824.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $37.00 | $67.00 | $267.00 |
| Total amount paid | $4,388.00 | $8,073.00 | $31,988.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Freshman year | $12,146.00 | $13,426.00 | $21,733.00 |
| Senior year | $15,502.00 | $17,136.00 | $27,739.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $55,115.00 | $60,923.00 | $98,618.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,997.00 | $23,209.00 | $37,570.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $634.00 | $701.00 | $1,135.00 |
| Total amount paid | $76,111.00 | $84,132.00 | $136,188.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Freshman year | $12,146.00 | $13,426.00 | $21,733.00 |
| Senior year | $13,175.00 | $14,563.00 | $23,574.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,321.00 | $27,989.00 | $45,307.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,646.00 | $10,663.00 | $17,260.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $291.00 | $322.00 | $521.00 |
| Total amount paid | $34,967.00 | $38,652.00 | $62,567.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $3,702.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $2,114.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $1,104.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $1,924.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,334.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,175.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $7,741.00 |
Run your own numbers with the College of the Canyons Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at College of the Canyons amounts to $6,375.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $3,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,375.00 |
| 75th | $12,000.00 |
| 90th | $22,267.00 |
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.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,762.00 |
| Middle income | $6,750.00 |
| High income | $4,875.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $2,887.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
First-generation graduates of College of the Canyons hold $1,000.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of College of the Canyons stands at $2,125.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate classification for College of the Canyons is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 12.3% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at College of the Canyons amount to $65,390,210.00 spread across 5,573 disbursements.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh College of the Canyons, keep these questions in mind:
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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.