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WCCCD Tuition & Cost

Detroit, Michigan

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How much does it cost to attend?

In District Michigan Resident Sticker Price

$14,528
In District Costs for Wayne County Community College District
Fee Cost
Tuition$2,618
Books and Supplies$1,700
Other Fees$424
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $6,614
Other Expenses Budget$3,172

In State Michigan Resident Sticker Price

$14,749
In State Costs for Wayne County Community College District
Fee Cost
Tuition$2,839
Books and Supplies$1,700
Other Fees$424
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $6,614
Other Expenses Budget$3,172

In-District Tuition

The tuition for in-district Michigan residents (local residents) attending Wayne County Community College District is $2,618 per academic year. Students should budget $6,614 for local off-campus housing. Additionally, books and supplies typically cost $1,700 plus the school charges $424 in other fees. In total, students should budget for an annual total cost of $14,528 to attend Wayne County Community College District.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Wayne County Community College District for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $4,776 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Wayne County Community College District, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$4,776
Net Price by Income Wayne County Community College District
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$4,468
$30,001 to $48,000$5,168
$48,001 to $75,000$6,343
$75,001 to $110,000$11,013
$110,000+$11,013

Financial Aid

77% of full-time undergrad Wayne County Community College District received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $6,489 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 17% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,139.

Finanical Aid Wayne County Community College District
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $6,489 77%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $3,423 1%
Pell Grants $5,458 75%
Other Federal Grants $1,120 19%
State and Local Grants $2,948 20%
Federal Student Loans $5,139 17%
Other Student Loans $0 0%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Wayne County Community College District, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $10,270. The loan balance of $10,270 is a two year multiple of the $5,135 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $109 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $10,270
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $108.88
Total Interest Paid $2,795.49
Sum of All Loan Payments $13,065.49

Projected 2 Year Degree Price

2 Year Sticker Price

$29,498
Year Michigan Residents Non Residents
1 $14,749 $15,484
2 $15,781 $16,568

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 2 year associate degree and living expenses at Wayne County Community College District to be $29,498 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7% annual increase over the next 2 years which is the national trend.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Wayne County Community College District
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
In District Residents $109 $327 $436
Michigan Residents $118 $354 $472
Out of State Residents $149 $447 $596

Estimated cost for a class at Wayne County Community College District based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Wayne County Community College District versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Wayne County Community College District Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172635 IPEDS survey data for Wayne County Community College District.