by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Dawson Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The full cost of attending Dawson Community College spanned $15,311.00 and $18,101.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $15,311.00 in-state, rising to $18,101.00 out-of-state.
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 | $7,020.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,291.00 |
| Total cost | $15,311.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,311.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,174.00 |
| Net price | $9,137.00 |
| That is 53% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,311.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,943.00 |
| Net price | $7,368.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,810.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,291.00 |
| Total cost | $18,101.00 |
| That is 6% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,101.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,174.00 |
| Net price | $11,927.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,101.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,943.00 |
| Net price | $10,158.00 |
| That is 47% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 5.1% 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 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 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $7,746.00 | $9,606.00 | $16,097.00 |
| Senior year | $9,001.00 | $11,163.00 | $18,705.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $33,453.00 | $41,485.00 | $69,517.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,744.00 | $15,804.00 | $26,484.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $385.00 | $477.00 | $800.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,198.00 | $57,289.00 | $96,001.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $7,746.00 | $9,606.00 | $16,097.00 |
| Senior year | $8,144.00 | $10,099.00 | $16,923.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,890.00 | $19,705.00 | $33,020.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,054.00 | $7,507.00 | $12,579.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $183.00 | $227.00 | $380.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,944.00 | $27,212.00 | $45,600.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $10,679.00 | $12,539.00 | $19,030.00 |
| Senior year | $12,410.00 | $14,571.00 | $22,114.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $46,121.00 | $54,153.00 | $82,185.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,570.00 | $20,630.00 | $31,309.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $531.00 | $623.00 | $946.00 |
| Total amount paid | $63,691.00 | $74,783.00 | $113,494.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $10,679.00 | $12,539.00 | $19,030.00 |
| Senior year | $11,228.00 | $13,183.00 | $20,007.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $21,907.00 | $25,722.00 | $39,037.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,346.00 | $9,799.00 | $14,872.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $252.00 | $296.00 | $449.00 |
| Total amount paid | $30,253.00 | $35,521.00 | $53,909.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,931.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,094.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,601.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $10,586.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,354.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,721.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $8,531.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Dawson Community College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Dawson Community College works out to $5,500.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,948.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $11,800.00 |
| 90th | $13,128.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,500.00 |
| Middle income | $5,847.00 |
| 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 | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Dawson Community College amounts to $447.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate tier for Dawson Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.3% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Dawson Community College reach $10,246,675.00 distributed across 1,430 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 1 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,705.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Dawson Community College, consider the following:
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.