by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at McLennan Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Attendance costs at McLennan Community College varied between $13,382.00 ranging to $15,092.00 across residency tiers.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $13,382.00 in-state versus $15,092.00 out-of-state.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $4,200.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,182.00 |
| Total cost | $13,382.00 |
| That is 30% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,382.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,869.00 |
| Net price | $5,513.00 |
| That is 71% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,382.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,867.00 |
| Net price | $5,515.00 |
| That is 71% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $5,910.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,182.00 |
| Total cost | $15,092.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,092.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,869.00 |
| Net price | $7,223.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,092.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,867.00 |
| Net price | $7,225.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The projections below extend the current annual cost across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $5,515.00 | $5,513.00 | $13,382.00 |
| Senior year | $5,515.00 | $5,513.00 | $13,382.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $22,060.00 | $22,052.00 | $53,528.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,404.00 | $8,401.00 | $20,392.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $254.00 | $254.00 | $616.00 |
| Total amount paid | $30,464.00 | $30,453.00 | $73,920.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $5,515.00 | $5,513.00 | $13,382.00 |
| Senior year | $5,515.00 | $5,513.00 | $13,382.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $11,030.00 | $11,026.00 | $26,764.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,202.00 | $4,201.00 | $10,196.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $127.00 | $127.00 | $308.00 |
| Total amount paid | $15,232.00 | $15,227.00 | $36,960.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $7,225.00 | $7,223.00 | $15,092.00 |
| Senior year | $7,225.00 | $7,223.00 | $15,092.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $28,900.00 | $28,892.00 | $60,368.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,010.00 | $11,007.00 | $22,998.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $333.00 | $332.00 | $695.00 |
| Total amount paid | $39,910.00 | $39,899.00 | $83,366.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $7,225.00 | $7,223.00 | $15,092.00 |
| Senior year | $7,225.00 | $7,223.00 | $15,092.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,450.00 | $14,446.00 | $30,184.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,505.00 | $5,503.00 | $11,499.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $166.00 | $166.00 | $347.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,955.00 | $19,949.00 | $41,683.00 |
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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) | $5,051.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,185.00 |
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 | $6,099.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,217.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,883.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,757.00 |
Use McLennan Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of McLennan Community College works out to $6,136.00, 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 | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,136.00 |
| 75th | $12,788.00 |
| 90th | $24,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,752.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,250.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $1,502.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,255.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,250.00 |
First-generation graduates from McLennan Community College carry $1,005.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at McLennan Community College works out to $2,247.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for McLennan Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 19.4% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at McLennan Community College add up to $356,821,266.00 over 27,822 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 76 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,567.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing McLennan Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
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.