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 Odessa College
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Net Price
$8,407
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Odessa College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$6,368
Odessa College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$5,648
$30–48k
$6,001
$48–75k
$8,407
$75–110k
$9,864
$110k+
$10,586
Understanding Your Aid Package
Odessa 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: ~$8,407/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$5,648/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$7,750
Range (25th–75th)$2,862 – $9,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$6,596
Debt Manageability
0.14x
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)
$42,026
Earnings Growth
+21%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$9,415
85th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$23,302
25th %ile
$68,855
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Odessa College Cost & Financial Aid
Odessa College's published tuition is $13,086 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $8,407—a difference of $4,679.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $5,648 at Odessa College. 22% of students receive Pell Grants.
Odessa 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 Odessa College graduates is $7,750, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $82 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $10,586 at Odessa College—still $2,500 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
