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 Great Basin College
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Net Price
$9,639
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Great Basin College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,471
Great Basin College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$6,967
$30–48k
$7,631
$48–75k
$9,639
$75–110k
$11,910
$110k+
$12,947
Understanding Your Aid Package
Great Basin 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: ~$9,639/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$6,967/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$15,750
Range (25th–75th)$3,539 – $14,350
Median Parent PLUS Loans$8,000
Debt Manageability
0.27x
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)
$39,289
Earnings Growth
+10%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$5,671
78th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$19,462
25th %ile
$71,959
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Great Basin College Cost & Financial Aid
Great Basin College's published tuition is $12,947 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $9,639—a difference of $3,308.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $6,967 at Great Basin College. 23% of students receive Pell Grants.
Great Basin 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 Great Basin College graduates is $15,750, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $167 over 10 years.
