by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Mineral Area College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at Mineral Area College fell between $17,328.00 through $18,888.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: close to $17,328.00 in-state, rising to $18,888.00 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 | $7,010.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,318.00 |
| Total cost | $17,328.00 |
| That is 10% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,328.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,452.00 |
| Net price | $10,876.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,328.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,520.00 |
| Net price | $9,808.00 |
| That is 49% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,570.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,318.00 |
| Total cost | $18,888.00 |
| That is 2% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,888.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,452.00 |
| Net price | $12,436.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,888.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,520.00 |
| Net price | $11,368.00 |
| That is 41% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 8.3% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. 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 | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Freshman year | $10,619.00 | $11,775.00 | $18,760.00 |
| Senior year | $13,475.00 | $14,942.00 | $23,807.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $48,037.00 | $53,267.00 | $84,867.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,300.00 | $20,293.00 | $32,331.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $553.00 | $613.00 | $977.00 |
| Total amount paid | $66,337.00 | $73,560.00 | $117,199.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Freshman year | $10,619.00 | $11,775.00 | $18,760.00 |
| Senior year | $11,496.00 | $12,748.00 | $20,311.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,115.00 | $24,523.00 | $39,071.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,425.00 | $9,342.00 | $14,885.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $254.00 | $282.00 | $450.00 |
| Total amount paid | $30,540.00 | $33,865.00 | $53,956.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Freshman year | $12,308.00 | $13,464.00 | $20,449.00 |
| Senior year | $15,618.00 | $17,086.00 | $25,950.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $55,677.00 | $60,908.00 | $92,508.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $21,211.00 | $23,204.00 | $35,242.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $641.00 | $701.00 | $1,065.00 |
| Total amount paid | $76,888.00 | $84,111.00 | $127,750.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Freshman year | $12,308.00 | $13,464.00 | $20,449.00 |
| Senior year | $13,325.00 | $14,577.00 | $22,139.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,632.00 | $28,040.00 | $42,588.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,765.00 | $10,682.00 | $16,225.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $295.00 | $323.00 | $490.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,397.00 | $38,723.00 | $58,813.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
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) | $12,045.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $11,123.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,721.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $10,444.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,878.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,927.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,121.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Mineral Area College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Mineral Area College amounts to $7,815.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,960.00 |
| 25th | $3,410.00 |
| Median (50th) | $7,815.00 |
| 75th | $13,712.00 |
| 90th | $22,750.00 |
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 breakdown.
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 | $9,668.00 |
| Middle income | $7,000.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $4,168.00 in additional median debt versus 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 | $8,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,400.00 |
First-gen students at Mineral Area College take on $1,600.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Mineral Area College amounts to $3,706.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate classification for Mineral Area College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 18.9% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Mineral Area College add up to $81,904,382.00 over 6,691 student borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 18 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,424.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,319.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Mineral Area College, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
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.