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 Solano Community College
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Net Price
$5,904
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Solano Community College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$4,669
Solano Community College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$3,624
$30–48k
$3,465
$48–75k
$5,904
$75–110k
$8,594
$110k+
$6,228
Understanding Your Aid Package
Solano 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: ~$5,904/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$3,624/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$12,000
Range (25th–75th)$3,500 – $12,707
Median Parent PLUS Loans$20,865
Debt Manageability
0.20x
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)
$44,170
Earnings Growth
+26%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$8,194
83th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$19,907
25th %ile
$72,096
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Solano Community College Cost & Financial Aid
Solano Community College's published tuition is $13,143 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $5,904—a difference of $7,239.
Solano Community College is nearly free for low-income families. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average of just $3,624 per year.
Solano 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 Solano graduates is $12,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $127 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $6,228 at Solano—still $6,915 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
