by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Yuba College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Cost of attendance at Yuba College ranged from $12,200.00 and $19,280.00 depending on your residency status.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: roughly $12,200.00 for in-state students versus $19,280.00 for non-residents.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $1,128.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,072.00 |
| Total cost | $12,200.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,200.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,920.00 |
| Net price | $3,280.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,200.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,730.00 |
| Net price | $4,470.00 |
| That is 77% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,208.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,072.00 |
| Total cost | $19,280.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,280.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,920.00 |
| Net price | $10,360.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,280.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,730.00 |
| Net price | $11,550.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 3.2% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. 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 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $4,613.00 | $3,385.00 | $12,591.00 |
| Senior year | $5,071.00 | $3,721.00 | $13,841.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $19,359.00 | $14,206.00 | $52,838.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,375.00 | $5,412.00 | $20,129.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $223.00 | $163.00 | $608.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,735.00 | $19,617.00 | $72,967.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $4,613.00 | $3,385.00 | $12,591.00 |
| Senior year | $4,761.00 | $3,494.00 | $12,995.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,374.00 | $6,879.00 | $25,586.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,571.00 | $2,621.00 | $9,747.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $108.00 | $79.00 | $294.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,946.00 | $9,499.00 | $35,333.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,920.00 | $10,692.00 | $19,898.00 |
| Senior year | $13,103.00 | $11,753.00 | $21,873.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $50,022.00 | $44,869.00 | $83,501.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,057.00 | $17,093.00 | $31,811.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $576.00 | $516.00 | $961.00 |
| Total amount paid | $69,079.00 | $61,962.00 | $115,312.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,920.00 | $10,692.00 | $19,898.00 |
| Senior year | $12,302.00 | $11,035.00 | $20,536.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $24,222.00 | $21,727.00 | $40,434.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,228.00 | $8,277.00 | $15,404.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $279.00 | $250.00 | $465.00 |
| Total amount paid | $33,450.00 | $30,004.00 | $55,837.00 |
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) | $2,576.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $3,573.00 |
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 | $3,575.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,021.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,445.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,992.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Yuba College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
Typical debt at graduation from Yuba College is $6,000.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,562.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,000.00 |
| 75th | $5,496.00 |
| 90th | $12,750.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
The default-rate category at Yuba College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 29.3% |
| 3-year | 2.5% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Yuba College reach $16,050,179.00 distributed across 1,824 borrowers.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Yuba 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.