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 Peninsula College
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Net Price
$9,681
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Peninsula College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$9,246
Peninsula College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$8,721
$30–48k
$8,339
$48–75k
$9,681
$75–110k
$11,193
$110k+
$16,510
Understanding Your Aid Package
Peninsula 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: ~$9,681/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$8,721/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$15,786
Range (25th–75th)$3,167 – $17,970
Median Parent PLUS Loans$11,773
Debt Manageability
0.36x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.9%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,078
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-11,733
17th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$18,615
25th %ile
$56,889
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Peninsula College Cost & Financial Aid
Peninsula College's published tuition is $18,514 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $9,681—a difference of $8,833.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $8,721 at Peninsula College. 32% of students receive Pell Grants.
Peninsula 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 Peninsula College graduates is $15,786, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $167 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,510 at Peninsula College—still $2,004 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
