Truckee Meadows Community College Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
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 Truckee Meadows Community College
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Net Price
$7,462
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Truckee Meadows Community College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,312
Truckee Meadows Community College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,771
$30–48k
$6,103
$48–75k
$7,462
$75–110k
$9,050
$110k+
$13,236
Understanding Your Aid Package
Truckee Meadows 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: ~$7,462/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,771/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$11,000
Range (25th–75th)$3,500 – $15,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$14,370
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)
$44,573
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$3,577
72th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$23,910
25th %ile
$66,412
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Truckee Meadows Community College Cost & Financial Aid
Truckee Meadows Community College's published tuition is $15,247 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $7,462—a difference of $7,785.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,771 at Truckee Meadows Community College. 16% of students receive Pell Grants.
Truckee Meadows 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 Truckee graduates is $11,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $117 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $13,236 at Truckee—still $2,011 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
