by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Richland Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Attendance costs at Richland Community College ranged from $11,407.00 to $17,677.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: about $11,407.00 in-state versus $17,677.00 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 | $10,800.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $607.00 |
| Total cost | $11,407.00 |
| That is 41% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,407.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,742.00 |
| Net price | $3,665.00 |
| That is 81% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,407.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,180.00 |
| Net price | $3,227.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,070.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $607.00 |
| Total cost | $17,677.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,677.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,742.00 |
| Net price | $9,935.00 |
| That is 48% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,677.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,180.00 |
| Net price | $9,497.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. | |
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The tables below project a full degree at the current published cost. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $3,227.00 | $3,665.00 | $11,407.00 |
| Senior year | $3,227.00 | $3,665.00 | $11,407.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $12,908.00 | $14,660.00 | $45,628.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,917.00 | $5,585.00 | $17,383.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $149.00 | $169.00 | $525.00 |
| Total amount paid | $17,825.00 | $20,245.00 | $63,011.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $3,227.00 | $3,665.00 | $11,407.00 |
| Senior year | $3,227.00 | $3,665.00 | $11,407.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $6,454.00 | $7,330.00 | $22,814.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,459.00 | $2,792.00 | $8,691.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $74.00 | $84.00 | $263.00 |
| Total amount paid | $8,913.00 | $10,122.00 | $31,505.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $9,497.00 | $9,935.00 | $17,677.00 |
| Senior year | $9,497.00 | $9,935.00 | $17,677.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $37,988.00 | $39,740.00 | $70,708.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,472.00 | $15,140.00 | $26,937.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $437.00 | $457.00 | $814.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,460.00 | $54,880.00 | $97,645.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $9,497.00 | $9,935.00 | $17,677.00 |
| Senior year | $9,497.00 | $9,935.00 | $17,677.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $18,994.00 | $19,870.00 | $35,354.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,236.00 | $7,570.00 | $13,469.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $219.00 | $229.00 | $407.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,230.00 | $27,440.00 | $48,823.00 |
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The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $3,741.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,393.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,388.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,270.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,644.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,831.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $9,385.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Richland Community College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at Richland Community College stands at $4,500.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,000.00 |
| 25th | $1,814.00 |
| Median (50th) | $4,500.00 |
| 75th | $6,500.00 |
| 90th | $12,455.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $4,351.00 |
| Middle income | $4,300.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $4,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,500.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Richland Community College is $-50.00.
The default-rate category at Richland Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 14.1% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Richland Community College reach $23,266,388.00 distributed across 3,256 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 12 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,065.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Richland 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.