by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Pierce College District, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The full cost of attending Pierce College District fell between $17,048.00 ranging to $17,606.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $17,048.00 in-state versus $17,606.00 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 | $5,418.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,630.00 |
| Total cost | $17,048.00 |
| That is 11% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,048.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,863.00 |
| Net price | $9,185.00 |
| That is 52% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,048.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,269.00 |
| Net price | $6,779.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $5,976.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,630.00 |
| Total cost | $17,606.00 |
| That is 9% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,606.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,863.00 |
| Net price | $9,743.00 |
| That is 49% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,606.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,269.00 |
| Net price | $7,337.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 7.6% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Freshman year | $7,293.00 | $9,881.00 | $18,340.00 |
| Senior year | $9,079.00 | $12,301.00 | $22,831.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $32,656.00 | $44,246.00 | $82,123.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,441.00 | $16,856.00 | $31,286.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $376.00 | $509.00 | $945.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,096.00 | $61,102.00 | $113,409.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Freshman year | $7,293.00 | $9,881.00 | $18,340.00 |
| Senior year | $7,845.00 | $10,629.00 | $19,729.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,138.00 | $20,510.00 | $38,068.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,767.00 | $7,814.00 | $14,503.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $174.00 | $236.00 | $438.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,904.00 | $28,324.00 | $52,571.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Freshman year | $7,893.00 | $10,481.00 | $18,940.00 |
| Senior year | $9,826.00 | $13,048.00 | $23,579.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $35,344.00 | $46,934.00 | $84,811.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,465.00 | $17,880.00 | $32,310.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $407.00 | $540.00 | $976.00 |
| Total amount paid | $48,808.00 | $64,814.00 | $117,121.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Freshman year | $7,893.00 | $10,481.00 | $18,940.00 |
| Senior year | $8,491.00 | $11,275.00 | $20,375.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,384.00 | $21,756.00 | $39,314.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,242.00 | $8,288.00 | $14,977.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $189.00 | $250.00 | $452.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,625.00 | $30,045.00 | $54,292.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $10,222.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,123.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,248.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,417.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,579.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,936.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,315.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Pierce College District Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Pierce College District comes to $8,532.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,834.00 |
| 25th | $3,294.00 |
| Median (50th) | $8,532.00 |
| 75th | $12,125.00 |
| 90th | $19,841.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500.00 |
| Middle income | $8,250.00 |
| High income | $6,717.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $2,783.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,819.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $7,500.00 |
First-generation graduates from Pierce College District hold $1,319.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Pierce College District stands at $3,000.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Pierce College District is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 8.2% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Pierce College District total $168,595,161.00 over 15,128 recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 603 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,380.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 768 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,656.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Pierce College District, consider the following:
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.