by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending CUNY LaGuardia Community 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 total cost of attendance at CUNY LaGuardia Community College fell between $13,167.00 and $16,047.00 depending on your residency status.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: roughly $13,167.00 in-state against $16,047.00 out-of-state.
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 | $5,218.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,949.00 |
| Total cost | $13,167.00 |
| That is 32% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,167.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,528.00 |
| Net price | $5,639.00 |
| That is 71% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,167.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,379.00 |
| Net price | $4,788.00 |
| That is 75% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,098.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,949.00 |
| Total cost | $16,047.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,047.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,528.00 |
| Net price | $8,519.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,047.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,379.00 |
| Net price | $7,668.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
The tables below project a full degree at the current published cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $4,788.00 | $5,639.00 | $13,167.00 |
| Senior year | $4,788.00 | $5,639.00 | $13,167.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $19,152.00 | $22,556.00 | $52,668.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,296.00 | $8,593.00 | $20,065.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $220.00 | $260.00 | $606.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,448.00 | $31,149.00 | $72,733.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $4,788.00 | $5,639.00 | $13,167.00 |
| Senior year | $4,788.00 | $5,639.00 | $13,167.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,576.00 | $11,278.00 | $26,334.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,648.00 | $4,297.00 | $10,032.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $110.00 | $130.00 | $303.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,224.00 | $15,575.00 | $36,366.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $7,668.00 | $8,519.00 | $16,047.00 |
| Senior year | $7,668.00 | $8,519.00 | $16,047.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $30,672.00 | $34,076.00 | $64,188.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,685.00 | $12,982.00 | $24,453.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $353.00 | $392.00 | $739.00 |
| Total amount paid | $42,357.00 | $47,058.00 | $88,641.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $7,668.00 | $8,519.00 | $16,047.00 |
| Senior year | $7,668.00 | $8,519.00 | $16,047.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,336.00 | $17,038.00 | $32,094.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,842.00 | $6,491.00 | $12,227.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $176.00 | $196.00 | $369.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,178.00 | $23,529.00 | $44,321.00 |
| See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section. |
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,120.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,699.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,843.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,663.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,505.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,845.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,265.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the CUNY LaGuardia 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 CUNY LaGuardia Community College works out to $5,217.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,500.00 |
| 25th | $2,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,217.00 |
| 75th | $8,000.00 |
| 90th | $14,000.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $4,948.00 |
| Middle income | $5,175.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,200.00 |
| 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 Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at CUNY LaGuardia Community College stands at $-505.00.
The default-rate category at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 13.4% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at CUNY LaGuardia Community College total $59,368,729.00 across 8,143 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 117 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,176.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 14 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,899.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh CUNY LaGuardia Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
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.