by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Genesee 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 Genesee Community College came in between $15,432.00 through $16,032.00 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: around $15,432.00 in-state versus $16,032.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $5,900.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,532.00 |
| Total cost | $15,432.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,432.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,625.00 |
| Net price | $7,807.00 |
| That is 59% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,432.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,324.00 |
| Net price | $4,108.00 |
| That is 79% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,500.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,532.00 |
| Total cost | $16,032.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,032.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,625.00 |
| Net price | $8,407.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,032.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,324.00 |
| Net price | $4,708.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 3.6% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. 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 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,258.00 | $8,092.00 | $15,995.00 |
| Senior year | $4,741.00 | $9,010.00 | $17,811.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $17,987.00 | $34,183.00 | $67,569.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,852.00 | $13,022.00 | $25,741.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $207.00 | $393.00 | $778.00 |
| Total amount paid | $24,839.00 | $47,205.00 | $93,310.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,258.00 | $8,092.00 | $15,995.00 |
| Senior year | $4,413.00 | $8,387.00 | $16,579.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,671.00 | $16,479.00 | $32,574.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,303.00 | $6,278.00 | $12,410.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $100.00 | $190.00 | $375.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,975.00 | $22,757.00 | $44,983.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,880.00 | $8,714.00 | $16,617.00 |
| Senior year | $5,434.00 | $9,703.00 | $18,503.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,614.00 | $36,810.00 | $70,196.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,853.00 | $14,023.00 | $26,742.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $237.00 | $424.00 | $808.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,467.00 | $50,833.00 | $96,938.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,880.00 | $8,714.00 | $16,617.00 |
| Senior year | $5,058.00 | $9,032.00 | $17,223.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,938.00 | $17,746.00 | $33,840.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,786.00 | $6,760.00 | $12,892.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $114.00 | $204.00 | $389.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,724.00 | $24,506.00 | $46,732.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $8,334.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,989.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,399.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,212.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,993.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,547.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,855.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Genesee Community College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Genesee Community College is $6,549.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $3,101.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,549.00 |
| 75th | $11,500.00 |
| 90th | $18,500.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,700.00 |
| Middle income | $6,752.00 |
| High income | $6,241.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $459.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,700.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
First-gen students at Genesee Community College hold $1,200.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Genesee Community College comes to $177.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Genesee Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.7% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Genesee Community College come to $151,965,026.00 distributed across 15,063 recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 24 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,655.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 2 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,365.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Genesee Community College, keep these questions in mind:
Use the pages below to go deeper on a specific part of the cost story:
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.