Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Arapahoe Community College
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Net Price
$10,868
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Arapahoe Community College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$11,571
Arapahoe Community College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$8,588
$30–48k
$9,523
$48–75k
$10,868
$75–110k
$15,437
$110k+
$18,077
Understanding Your Aid Package
Arapahoe Community College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$10,868/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$8,588/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$11,884
Range (25th–75th)$2,346 – $10,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$15,288
Debt Manageability
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,341
Earnings Growth
+11%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,779
69th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$26,484
25th %ile
$71,609
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Arapahoe Community College Cost & Financial Aid
Arapahoe Community College's published tuition is $18,332 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $10,868—a difference of $7,464.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $8,588 at Arapahoe Community College. 10% of students receive Pell Grants.
Arapahoe Community College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Arapahoe graduates is $11,884, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $126 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $18,077 at Arapahoe—still $255 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
