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 Community College Of Denver
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Net Price
$10,662
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Community College Of Denver Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$9,450
Community College Of Denver Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$8,356
$30–48k
$9,533
$48–75k
$10,662
$75–110k
$13,041
$110k+
$16,275
Understanding Your Aid Package
Community College Of Denver 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: ~$10,662/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$8,356/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$12,495
Range (25th–75th)$2,250 – $10,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$15,089
Debt Manageability
0.23x
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)
$39,095
Earnings Growth
+7%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$4,236
74th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$17,100
25th %ile
$60,321
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Community College Of Denver Cost & Financial Aid
Community College Of Denver's published tuition is $19,550 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $10,662—a difference of $8,888.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $8,356 at Community College Of Denver. 31% of students receive Pell Grants.
Community College Of Denver 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 Community graduates is $12,495, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $132 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,275 at Community—still $3,275 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
