by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending St Clair County 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 St Clair County Community College varied between $12,153.00 and $15,555.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: around $12,153.00 in-state, rising to $15,555.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $8,748.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $3,405.00 |
| Total cost | $12,153.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,153.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,820.00 |
| Net price | $3,333.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,153.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,542.00 |
| Net price | $1,611.00 |
| That is 92% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,150.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $3,405.00 |
| Total cost | $15,555.00 |
| That is 19% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,555.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,820.00 |
| Net price | $6,735.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,555.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,542.00 |
| Net price | $5,013.00 |
| That is 74% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
The tables below project a full degree at the current published cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $1,611.00 | $3,333.00 | $12,153.00 |
| Senior year | $1,611.00 | $3,333.00 | $12,153.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $6,444.00 | $13,332.00 | $48,612.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,455.00 | $5,079.00 | $18,519.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $74.00 | $153.00 | $559.00 |
| Total amount paid | $8,899.00 | $18,411.00 | $67,131.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $1,611.00 | $3,333.00 | $12,153.00 |
| Senior year | $1,611.00 | $3,333.00 | $12,153.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $3,222.00 | $6,666.00 | $24,306.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,227.00 | $2,540.00 | $9,260.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $37.00 | $77.00 | $280.00 |
| Total amount paid | $4,449.00 | $9,206.00 | $33,566.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $5,013.00 | $6,735.00 | $15,555.00 |
| Senior year | $5,013.00 | $6,735.00 | $15,555.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,052.00 | $26,940.00 | $62,220.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,639.00 | $10,263.00 | $23,704.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $231.00 | $310.00 | $716.00 |
| Total amount paid | $27,691.00 | $37,203.00 | $85,924.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $5,013.00 | $6,735.00 | $15,555.00 |
| Senior year | $5,013.00 | $6,735.00 | $15,555.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $10,026.00 | $13,470.00 | $31,110.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,820.00 | $5,132.00 | $11,852.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $115.00 | $155.00 | $358.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,846.00 | $18,602.00 | $42,962.00 |
| See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below. |
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,571.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,128.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,033.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,321.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,352.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,150.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,153.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s St Clair County Community College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving St Clair County Community College is $7,500.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,500.00 |
| 25th | $2,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $7,500.00 |
| 75th | $11,309.00 |
| 90th | $18,851.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,097.00 |
| Middle income | $7,414.00 |
| High income | $6,957.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $1,140.00 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 | $7,449.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $7,750.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of St Clair County Community College comes to $1,043.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for St Clair County Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.6% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at St Clair County Community College reach $71,505,427.00 covering 7,555 disbursements.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 32 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,245.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,285.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh St Clair County Community College, a few questions are worth asking:
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.