Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,384 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,264 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,161 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,078 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 14.09% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 1.02% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Cerro Coso Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,264
Books and supplies
$938
Fees and remainder
$3,959
Sticker price
$15,161
Average net price
$6,078
Average aid coverage
60%
$9,083 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Cerro Coso Community College pays approximately $6,078 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Cerro Coso Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Cerro Coso Community College net price
$6,078
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Cerro Coso Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,264 and average net price at $6,078. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,264
Current net price
$6,078
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Cerro Coso Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$34,963
Undergraduates
3,496
10-Year Median Earnings - Cerro Coso Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Cerro Coso Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Cerro Coso Community College?
Undergraduates
3,496
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
14.09%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
1.02%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 14.09% of Cerro Coso Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 1.02% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Cerro Coso Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Cerro Coso Community College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Cerro Coso Community College is listed at 3000 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-9571. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Cerro Coso Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Coso Community College | Not available | $10,264 | $6,078 | $34,963 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Cerro Coso Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Cerro Coso Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Cerro Coso Community College tuition?
Cerro Coso Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,264.
What is Cerro Coso Community College's average net price?
Cerro Coso Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,078.
What is Cerro Coso Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,963 for Cerro Coso Community College.
Is Cerro Coso Community College accredited?
Cerro Coso Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Cerro Coso Community College?
The local dataset lists 3,496 undergraduate students at Cerro Coso Community College.
What percentage of Cerro Coso Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Cerro Coso Community College in the local dataset is 14.09%.
What is the federal loan rate at Cerro Coso Community College?
The federal loan rate for Cerro Coso Community College in the local dataset is 1.02%.
Where should I verify Cerro Coso Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Cerro Coso Community College or the latest official federal education data.