by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Southeast Community College Area, 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 Southeast Community College Area ranged from $12,319.00 and up to $12,949.00 depending on your residency status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: near $12,319.00 in-state, rising to $12,949.00 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 | $3,690.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,629.00 |
| Total cost | $12,319.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,319.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,015.00 |
| Net price | $8,304.00 |
| That is 57% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,319.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,499.00 |
| Net price | $5,820.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $4,320.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,629.00 |
| Total cost | $12,949.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,949.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,015.00 |
| Net price | $8,934.00 |
| That is 54% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,949.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,499.00 |
| Net price | $6,450.00 |
| That is 66% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 10.8% 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. 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 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| Freshman year | $6,446.00 | $9,197.00 | $13,643.00 |
| Senior year | $8,756.00 | $12,493.00 | $18,534.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $30,247.00 | $43,156.00 | $64,023.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,523.00 | $16,441.00 | $24,390.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $348.00 | $497.00 | $737.00 |
| Total amount paid | $41,770.00 | $59,597.00 | $88,413.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| Freshman year | $6,446.00 | $9,197.00 | $13,643.00 |
| Senior year | $7,139.00 | $10,186.00 | $15,110.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $13,584.00 | $19,382.00 | $28,754.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,175.00 | $7,384.00 | $10,954.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $156.00 | $223.00 | $331.00 |
| Total amount paid | $18,760.00 | $26,766.00 | $39,708.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,143.00 | $9,895.00 | $14,341.00 |
| Senior year | $9,704.00 | $13,441.00 | $19,482.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $33,521.00 | $46,431.00 | $67,297.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,770.00 | $17,688.00 | $25,638.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $386.00 | $534.00 | $774.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,291.00 | $64,119.00 | $92,934.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,143.00 | $9,895.00 | $14,341.00 |
| Senior year | $7,911.00 | $10,958.00 | $15,883.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,055.00 | $20,853.00 | $30,224.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,735.00 | $7,944.00 | $11,514.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $173.00 | $240.00 | $348.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,790.00 | $28,797.00 | $41,739.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
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) | $9,171.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,470.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,165.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,460.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,880.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,602.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,174.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Southeast Community College Area Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Southeast Community College Area comes to $6,672.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,250.00 |
| 25th | $2,375.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,672.00 |
| 75th | $10,992.00 |
| 90th | $20,000.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
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 | $7,375.00 |
| Middle income | $6,668.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,875.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,918.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,228.00 |
First-generation graduates from Southeast Community College Area carry $690.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Southeast Community College Area is $1,890.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Southeast Community College Area is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.2% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Southeast Community College Area add up to $323,805,542.00 over 28,277 loan recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 92 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,013.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 21 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,371.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Southeast Community College Area, think through the questions below:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
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.