by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa College spanned $14,511.00 through $23,519.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: about $14,511.00 in-state, rising to $23,519.00 for non-residents.
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 | $1,312.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,199.00 |
| Total cost | $14,511.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,511.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,932.00 |
| Net price | $5,579.00 |
| That is 71% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,511.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,899.00 |
| Net price | $4,612.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $10,320.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,199.00 |
| Total cost | $23,519.00 |
| That is 22% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,519.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,932.00 |
| Net price | $14,587.00 |
| That is 24% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,519.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,899.00 |
| Net price | $13,620.00 |
| That is 29% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 4.8% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. 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 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $4,835.00 | $5,849.00 | $15,213.00 |
| Senior year | $5,571.00 | $6,740.00 | $17,530.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,790.00 | $25,149.00 | $65,412.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,920.00 | $9,581.00 | $24,920.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $239.00 | $289.00 | $753.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,710.00 | $34,730.00 | $90,332.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $4,835.00 | $5,849.00 | $15,213.00 |
| Senior year | $5,069.00 | $6,132.00 | $15,949.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,904.00 | $11,981.00 | $31,162.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,773.00 | $4,564.00 | $11,872.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $114.00 | $138.00 | $359.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,677.00 | $16,545.00 | $43,034.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $14,279.00 | $15,293.00 | $24,657.00 |
| Senior year | $16,453.00 | $17,621.00 | $28,411.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $61,396.00 | $65,755.00 | $106,018.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $23,390.00 | $25,050.00 | $40,389.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $707.00 | $757.00 | $1,220.00 |
| Total amount paid | $84,786.00 | $90,805.00 | $146,408.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Freshman year | $14,279.00 | $15,293.00 | $24,657.00 |
| Senior year | $14,970.00 | $16,033.00 | $25,850.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $29,249.00 | $31,325.00 | $50,507.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,143.00 | $11,934.00 | $19,241.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $337.00 | $360.00 | $581.00 |
| Total amount paid | $40,391.00 | $43,259.00 | $69,748.00 |
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. 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) | $9,490.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,522.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,586.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,455.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,174.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,545.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,878.00 |
Use Contra Costa College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at Contra Costa College stands at $4,750.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,625.00 |
| Median (50th) | $4,750.00 |
| 75th | $10,350.00 |
| 90th | $17,000.00 |
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 breakdown.
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $4,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $10,500.00 |
The federal default-rate classification for Contra Costa College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.9% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Contra Costa College add up to $14,299,294.00 spread across 1,675 student borrowers.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Contra Costa College, a few questions are worth asking:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links 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.