by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Mid-Plains Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
Use the section links below to navigate this overview:
The full cost of attending Mid-Plains Community College spanned $12,030.00 through $12,960.00 depending on your residency status.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: near $12,030.00 for in-state students versus $12,960.00 for non-residents.
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 | $3,600.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,430.00 |
| Total cost | $12,030.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,030.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,962.00 |
| Net price | $4,068.00 |
| That is 79% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,030.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,344.00 |
| Net price | $3,686.00 |
| That is 81% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $4,530.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,430.00 |
| Total cost | $12,960.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,960.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,962.00 |
| Net price | $4,998.00 |
| That is 74% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,960.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,344.00 |
| Net price | $4,616.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 1.6% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. 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 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $3,745.00 | $4,133.00 | $12,223.00 |
| Senior year | $3,928.00 | $4,335.00 | $12,821.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $15,345.00 | $16,935.00 | $50,081.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,846.00 | $6,452.00 | $19,079.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $177.00 | $195.00 | $576.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,191.00 | $23,387.00 | $69,161.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $3,745.00 | $4,133.00 | $12,223.00 |
| Senior year | $3,805.00 | $4,200.00 | $12,419.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $7,550.00 | $8,333.00 | $24,642.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,876.00 | $3,175.00 | $9,388.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $87.00 | $96.00 | $284.00 |
| Total amount paid | $10,427.00 | $11,507.00 | $34,030.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,690.00 | $5,078.00 | $13,168.00 |
| Senior year | $4,919.00 | $5,327.00 | $13,812.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $19,217.00 | $20,807.00 | $53,953.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,321.00 | $7,927.00 | $20,554.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $221.00 | $239.00 | $621.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,537.00 | $28,734.00 | $74,507.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,690.00 | $5,078.00 | $13,168.00 |
| Senior year | $4,765.00 | $5,160.00 | $13,379.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,455.00 | $10,238.00 | $26,547.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,602.00 | $3,900.00 | $10,114.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $109.00 | $118.00 | $306.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,058.00 | $14,138.00 | $36,661.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,235.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,602.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,448.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $3,578.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,659.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,446.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,250.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Mid-Plains Community College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at Mid-Plains Community College stands at $6,291.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,500.00 |
| 25th | $2,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,291.00 |
| 75th | $9,500.00 |
| 90th | $14,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,500.00 |
| Middle income | $6,500.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,000.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,750.00 |
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Mid-Plains Community College is $1,000.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Mid-Plains Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.9% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Mid-Plains Community College reach $35,851,212.00 covering 4,757 recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 10 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,784.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $956.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Mid-Plains Community 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.