Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,130 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,800 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,320 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,067 | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.77% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 9.83% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Alpena Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,800
Room and board
$7,019
Books and supplies
$1,240
Other expenses
$1,810
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$11,320
Average net price
$4,067
Average aid coverage
64%
$7,253 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Alpena Community College pays approximately $4,067 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Michigan average of $16,178 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Alpena Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Alpena Community College net price
$4,067
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Alpena Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,800 and average net price at $4,067. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,800
Current net price
$4,067
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)
50.20%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$36,442
Undergraduates
715
10-Year Median Earnings - Alpena Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Alpena Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Alpena Community College?
Undergraduates
715
Completion rate
50.20%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.77%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
9.83%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.77% of Alpena Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 9.83% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Alpena 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 :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Alpena Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Alpena Community College lists Higher Learning Commission 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.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Alpena Community College is listed at 665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Alpena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community College | Not available | $7,800 | $4,067 | $36,442 |
| Kettering University | 79.09% | $46,380 | $33,092 | $94,823 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88.89% | $19,686 | $26,870 | $92,405 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17.94% | $58,072 | $14,832 | $83,648 |
| Michigan Technological University | 87.94% | $41,340 | $15,729 | $78,198 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Alpena Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Alpena 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 Alpena Community College tuition?
Alpena Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,800.
What is Alpena Community College's average net price?
Alpena Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,067.
What is Alpena Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,442 for Alpena Community College.
Is Alpena Community College accredited?
Alpena Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Alpena Community College?
The local dataset lists 715 undergraduate students at Alpena Community College.
What percentage of Alpena Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Alpena Community College in the local dataset is 20.77%.
What is the federal loan rate at Alpena Community College?
The federal loan rate for Alpena Community College in the local dataset is 9.83%.
Where should I verify Alpena Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Alpena Community College or the latest official federal education data.