Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,320 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,670 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $9,674 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $1,335 | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.67% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 4.84% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does West Shore Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,670
Books and supplies
$1,760
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$9,674
Average net price
$1,335
Average aid coverage
86%
$8,339 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at West Shore Community College pays approximately $1,335 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 West Shore Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
West Shore Community College net price
$1,335
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
West Shore Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,670 and average net price at $1,335. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,670
Current net price
$1,335
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 West Shore Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$36,115
Undergraduates
651
10-Year Median Earnings - West Shore Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
West Shore Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends West Shore Community College?
Undergraduates
651
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.67%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
4.84%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.67% of West Shore Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 4.84% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at West Shore 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 West Shore Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
West Shore 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
West Shore Community College is listed at 3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI 49454-0277. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare West Shore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Shore Community College | Not available | $8,670 | $1,335 | $36,115 |
| 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 West Shore Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for West Shore 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 West Shore Community College tuition?
West Shore Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,670.
What is West Shore Community College's average net price?
West Shore Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $1,335.
What is West Shore Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,115 for West Shore Community College.
Is West Shore Community College accredited?
West Shore Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend West Shore Community College?
The local dataset lists 651 undergraduate students at West Shore Community College.
What percentage of West Shore Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for West Shore Community College in the local dataset is 33.67%.
What is the federal loan rate at West Shore Community College?
The federal loan rate for West Shore Community College in the local dataset is 4.84%.
Where should I verify West Shore Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with West Shore Community College or the latest official federal education data.