by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Skyline College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at Skyline College ranged from $10,461.00 and $19,145.00 across residency tiers.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: close to $10,461.00 in-state compared with $19,145.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $1,272.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,189.00 |
| Total cost | $10,461.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,461.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,142.00 |
| Net price | $319.00 |
| That is 98% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,461.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,038.00 |
| Net price | $-577.00 |
| That is 103% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,956.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,189.00 |
| Total cost | $19,145.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,145.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,142.00 |
| Net price | $9,003.00 |
| That is 53% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,145.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,038.00 |
| Net price | $8,107.00 |
| That is 58% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 0.7% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $-581.00 | $321.00 | $10,531.00 |
| Senior year | $-593.00 | $328.00 | $10,746.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $-2,347.00 | $1,298.00 | $42,553.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $-894.00 | $494.00 | $16,211.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $-27.00 | $15.00 | $490.00 |
| Total amount paid | $-3,241.00 | $1,792.00 | $58,764.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $-581.00 | $321.00 | $10,531.00 |
| Senior year | $-585.00 | $323.00 | $10,602.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $-1,166.00 | $644.00 | $21,134.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $-444.00 | $246.00 | $8,051.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $-13.00 | $7.00 | $243.00 |
| Total amount paid | $-1,610.00 | $890.00 | $29,185.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $8,162.00 | $9,064.00 | $19,274.00 |
| Senior year | $8,328.00 | $9,248.00 | $19,666.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $32,978.00 | $36,622.00 | $77,878.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,563.00 | $13,952.00 | $29,669.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $380.00 | $421.00 | $896.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,541.00 | $50,574.00 | $107,547.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $8,162.00 | $9,064.00 | $19,274.00 |
| Senior year | $8,217.00 | $9,125.00 | $19,404.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,378.00 | $18,188.00 | $38,678.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,239.00 | $6,929.00 | $14,735.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $188.00 | $209.00 | $445.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,618.00 | $25,117.00 | $53,412.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail 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. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $1,738.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $-1,180.00 |
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 | $-3,190.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $-1,349.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $1,379.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $5,830.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $-1,447.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Skyline College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Skyline College stands at $7,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,459.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $7,500.00 |
| 75th | $10,500.00 |
| 90th | $20,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
The default-rate classification at Skyline College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.3% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Skyline College reach $9,141,445.00 distributed across 985 recipients.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Skyline 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.