by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Palau Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending Palau Community College came in between $9,408.00 through $9,648.00 across residency tiers.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $9,408.00 for in-state students versus $9,648.00 out-of-state.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $3,730.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $5,678.00 |
| Total cost | $9,408.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,408.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,837.00 |
| Net price | $2,571.00 |
| That is 87% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,408.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,934.00 |
| Net price | $2,474.00 |
| That is 87% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $3,970.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $5,678.00 |
| Total cost | $9,648.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,648.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,837.00 |
| Net price | $2,811.00 |
| That is 85% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $9,648.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,934.00 |
| Net price | $2,714.00 |
| That is 86% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
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. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $2,474.00 | $2,571.00 | $9,408.00 |
| Senior year | $2,474.00 | $2,571.00 | $9,408.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $9,896.00 | $10,284.00 | $37,632.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,770.00 | $3,918.00 | $14,336.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $114.00 | $118.00 | $433.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,666.00 | $14,202.00 | $51,968.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $2,474.00 | $2,571.00 | $9,408.00 |
| Senior year | $2,474.00 | $2,571.00 | $9,408.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $4,948.00 | $5,142.00 | $18,816.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,885.00 | $1,959.00 | $7,168.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $57.00 | $59.00 | $217.00 |
| Total amount paid | $6,833.00 | $7,101.00 | $25,984.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $2,714.00 | $2,811.00 | $9,648.00 |
| Senior year | $2,714.00 | $2,811.00 | $9,648.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $10,856.00 | $11,244.00 | $38,592.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,136.00 | $4,284.00 | $14,702.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $125.00 | $129.00 | $444.00 |
| Total amount paid | $14,992.00 | $15,528.00 | $53,294.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $2,714.00 | $2,811.00 | $9,648.00 |
| Senior year | $2,714.00 | $2,811.00 | $9,648.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $5,428.00 | $5,622.00 | $19,296.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,068.00 | $2,142.00 | $7,351.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $62.00 | $65.00 | $222.00 |
| Total amount paid | $7,496.00 | $7,764.00 | $26,647.00 |
| Read more in the Net Price section. |
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $2,787.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $2,810.00 |
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 | $2,916.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,066.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $2,373.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,535.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Palau Community College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
The federal default-rate classification for Palau Community College is No Data.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 6 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,143.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Palau Community College, think through the questions below:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
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.