by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Cuyamaca College, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Cost of attendance at Cuyamaca College came in between $15,940.00 and $25,908.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: roughly $15,940.00 in-state, rising to $25,908.00 for out-of-state students.
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 | $1,346.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,594.00 |
| Total cost | $15,940.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,940.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,072.00 |
| Net price | $5,868.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,940.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,507.00 |
| Net price | $5,433.00 |
| That is 72% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,314.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,594.00 |
| Total cost | $25,908.00 |
| That is 35% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,908.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,072.00 |
| Net price | $15,836.00 |
| That is 18% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,908.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,507.00 |
| Net price | $15,401.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 4.5% 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. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $5,675.00 | $6,130.00 | $16,650.00 |
| Senior year | $6,468.00 | $6,986.00 | $18,977.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $24,264.00 | $26,207.00 | $71,188.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,244.00 | $9,984.00 | $27,120.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $279.00 | $302.00 | $819.00 |
| Total amount paid | $33,507.00 | $36,190.00 | $98,308.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $5,675.00 | $6,130.00 | $16,650.00 |
| Senior year | $5,928.00 | $6,403.00 | $17,393.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $11,603.00 | $12,532.00 | $34,043.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,420.00 | $4,774.00 | $12,969.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $134.00 | $144.00 | $392.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,024.00 | $17,307.00 | $47,012.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $16,087.00 | $16,542.00 | $27,063.00 |
| Senior year | $18,336.00 | $18,854.00 | $30,845.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $68,781.00 | $70,724.00 | $115,705.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $26,203.00 | $26,943.00 | $44,080.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $792.00 | $814.00 | $1,332.00 |
| Total amount paid | $94,984.00 | $97,667.00 | $159,785.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $16,087.00 | $16,542.00 | $27,063.00 |
| Senior year | $16,804.00 | $17,279.00 | $28,269.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $32,892.00 | $33,821.00 | $55,332.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,531.00 | $12,885.00 | $21,079.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $379.00 | $389.00 | $637.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,422.00 | $46,705.00 | $76,411.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the Net Price section.
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) | $6,618.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,187.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,626.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,809.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,852.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,016.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,850.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Cuyamaca College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at Cuyamaca College stands at $5,136.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $3,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,136.00 |
| 75th | $5,250.00 |
| 90th | $10,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
The default-rate classification at Cuyamaca College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.0% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Cuyamaca College reach $8,218,866.00 over 1,201 recipients.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Cuyamaca College, 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.