Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Council on Occupational Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,804 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 30.47% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 11.11% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at CET-Salinas pays approximately $6,804 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 CET-Salinas?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
CET-Salinas net price
$6,804
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
CET-Salinas Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $6,804. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$6,804
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 CET-Salinas in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,986
Undergraduates
187
10-Year Median Earnings - CET-Salinas vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
CET-Salinas graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends CET-Salinas?
Undergraduates
187
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
30.47%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
11.11%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 30.47% of CET-Salinas students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 11.11% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at CET-Salinas
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 :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use CET-Salinas's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
CET-Salinas lists Council on Occupational Education 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
CET-Salinas is listed at 24 East Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA 93906. Accreditor: Council on Occupational Education.
Compare Schools
Compare CET-Salinas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CET-Salinas | Not available | Not available | $6,804 | $32,986 |
| 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 |
Similar Schools in Salinas
This local cluster focuses on nearby Salinas schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Salinas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is CET-Salinas's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for CET-Salinas in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is CET-Salinas's average net price?
CET-Salinas's average net price in the local dataset is $6,804.
What does CET-Salinas cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $7,252 for CET-Salinas students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is CET-Salinas's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,986 for CET-Salinas.
Is CET-Salinas accredited?
CET-Salinas's accreditor in the local dataset is Council on Occupational Education.
How many students attend CET-Salinas?
The local dataset lists 187 undergraduate students at CET-Salinas.
What percentage of CET-Salinas students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for CET-Salinas in the local dataset is 30.47%.
What is the federal loan rate at CET-Salinas?
The federal loan rate for CET-Salinas in the local dataset is 11.11%.
Where should I verify CET-Salinas data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with CET-Salinas or the latest official federal education data.