by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Solano Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Cost of attendance at Solano Community College came in between $11,440.00 through $20,080.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $11,440.00 in-state, rising to $20,080.00 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 | $1,172.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,268.00 |
| Total cost | $11,440.00 |
| That is 41% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,440.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,474.00 |
| Net price | $2,966.00 |
| That is 85% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,440.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,519.00 |
| Net price | $1,921.00 |
| That is 90% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,812.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,268.00 |
| Total cost | $20,080.00 |
| That is 4% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,080.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,474.00 |
| Net price | $11,606.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,080.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,519.00 |
| Net price | $10,561.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at a recent average of 9.0% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Freshman year | $2,094.00 | $3,232.00 | $12,468.00 |
| Senior year | $2,710.00 | $4,184.00 | $16,138.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $9,572.00 | $14,779.00 | $57,002.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,646.00 | $5,630.00 | $21,716.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $110.00 | $170.00 | $656.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,218.00 | $20,409.00 | $78,717.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Freshman year | $2,094.00 | $3,232.00 | $12,468.00 |
| Senior year | $2,282.00 | $3,523.00 | $13,588.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $4,375.00 | $6,755.00 | $26,055.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,667.00 | $2,574.00 | $9,926.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $50.00 | $78.00 | $300.00 |
| Total amount paid | $6,042.00 | $9,329.00 | $35,981.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Freshman year | $11,510.00 | $12,649.00 | $21,884.00 |
| Senior year | $14,898.00 | $16,373.00 | $28,327.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $52,622.00 | $57,829.00 | $100,052.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,047.00 | $22,031.00 | $38,116.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $606.00 | $665.00 | $1,151.00 |
| Total amount paid | $72,669.00 | $79,860.00 | $138,168.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Freshman year | $11,510.00 | $12,649.00 | $21,884.00 |
| Senior year | $12,544.00 | $13,785.00 | $23,850.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $24,053.00 | $26,433.00 | $45,733.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,163.00 | $10,070.00 | $17,423.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $277.00 | $304.00 | $526.00 |
| Total amount paid | $33,217.00 | $36,503.00 | $63,156.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $4,669.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $3,869.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,594.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $3,321.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,909.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,873.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,040.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Solano Community College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Solano Community College stands at $9,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,500.00 |
| 75th | $12,707.00 |
| 90th | $20,875.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500.00 |
| Middle income | $10,500.00 |
| High income | $5,375.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $4,125.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,909.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Solano Community College is $4,875.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Solano Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 28.2% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Solano Community College add up to $46,973,929.00 covering 3,640 disbursements.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 167 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $656.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 59 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $192.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Solano Community College, keep these questions in mind:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
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.