Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ, USA

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability and Cost

Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.

Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$9,200
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Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,275
$30k - $48k
$10,168
$48k - $75k
$9,873
$75k - $110k
$13,985
$110k+
$13,728
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$2,070
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$7,854
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1,464
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,309
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,404
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,924
Students receiving state aid
0%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$500
Students receiving federal aid
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,404

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
11%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,102
Students receiving federal loans
11%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,102
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Loan Default Rate
12%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$62

What Students Are Saying

I am going to transfer my credits to a university in Arizona. From my checking and resources of counselor, my credits are transferable.
Yolanda from Litchfield Park, AZ
The classes are cheap compared to universities and other community colleges and you really feel like you get your moneys worth from each class.
Jennie from Glendale, AZ
The cost is very reasonable for a 2 year school!
dave from Avondale, AZ
$71 per credit hour in county. Generally around $223 per class give or take a few for the usually small extra class fees. Usually like $5 for an English class or $10 for a computer lab fee. The most expensive i have seen is a $40 one for exercise classes and mostly those are only 1 credit classes anyways, so they are very cheap!

They are constantly adding new things to the school. Recently completed the new Mariposa building and either by this spring or fall this fire/police training like building should be done. There is the skill center for the nursing and other few medical fields, and of course the campus for all the other. They are close together as well, no worries about the Skill Center (nursing center, etc) being clear down the way from the actual campus, it is right there everything is the actual campus.
Brittney from Avondale, AZ
Tuition is reasonable price. As well as the books.
Michael from Buckeye, AZ
Definitely worth the money. An excellent way to get all of the basics out of the way for a third of the cost.
Mackenzie from Wickenburg, AZ
Most movie theaters have a discount for students, you just have to show your school id.

The online library has a 24/7 online librarian that can help a student find any information at anytime.

There is also a Writing Center where students can submit their papers to get critiqued, and aids the student in becoming a stronger writer.
Jenny from Goodyear, AZ
I have gotten a good education and I feel that I am ready for the next step. Worth what you pay.
El Mirage, AZ
YEEESSSSSS!!! IT REALLY IS IT IS VERY AFFORABLE AND THEY ALSO HAVE A PAYMENT PLAN FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CAN NOT PAYY THE FULLAMOUNT BUT THEY ARE REALLY AFFORABLE, ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST TIME STUDENTS.
Lafaye from Phoenix, AZ