by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at McDowell Technical Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Attendance costs at McDowell Technical Community College came in between $16,949.00 through $21,557.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: near $16,949.00 for in-state students versus $21,557.00 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 | $2,032.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,917.00 |
| Total cost | $16,949.00 |
| That is 12% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,949.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,999.00 |
| Net price | $5,950.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,949.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,699.00 |
| Net price | $5,250.00 |
| That is 73% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,640.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,917.00 |
| Total cost | $21,557.00 |
| That is 12% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,557.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,999.00 |
| Net price | $10,558.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,557.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,699.00 |
| Net price | $9,858.00 |
| That is 49% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at about 0.5% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and 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 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $5,278.00 | $5,982.00 | $17,040.00 |
| Senior year | $5,364.00 | $6,079.00 | $17,317.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $21,284.00 | $24,122.00 | $68,714.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,109.00 | $9,190.00 | $26,178.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $245.00 | $278.00 | $791.00 |
| Total amount paid | $29,393.00 | $33,312.00 | $94,892.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $5,278.00 | $5,982.00 | $17,040.00 |
| Senior year | $5,307.00 | $6,014.00 | $17,132.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $10,585.00 | $11,996.00 | $34,173.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,033.00 | $4,570.00 | $13,018.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $122.00 | $138.00 | $393.00 |
| Total amount paid | $14,618.00 | $16,567.00 | $47,191.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,911.00 | $10,615.00 | $21,673.00 |
| Senior year | $10,072.00 | $10,787.00 | $22,025.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $39,966.00 | $42,804.00 | $87,396.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,226.00 | $16,307.00 | $33,295.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $460.00 | $493.00 | $1,006.00 |
| Total amount paid | $55,192.00 | $59,111.00 | $120,691.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,911.00 | $10,615.00 | $21,673.00 |
| Senior year | $9,965.00 | $10,672.00 | $21,790.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $19,876.00 | $21,287.00 | $43,463.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,572.00 | $8,110.00 | $16,558.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $229.00 | $245.00 | $500.00 |
| Total amount paid | $27,448.00 | $29,397.00 | $60,021.00 |
Read more in the Net Price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $7,784.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,838.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,913.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,158.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,399.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s McDowell Technical 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 financial aid page.
The federal default-rate classification for McDowell Technical Community College is Low (<5%).
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at McDowell Technical Community College come to $2,868,992.00 distributed across 345 borrowers.
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 | 21 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,421.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing McDowell Technical Community College, keep these questions in mind:
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.