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This year at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, we project that on average students will pay $9,667, while the advertised price of attendance is $22,862. That’s a difference of $13,195.
| Year | Net in-state price at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | In-state sticker price at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Out-of-state sticker price at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $9,667 | $22,862 | $26,442 |
| 25-26 | $9,568 | $22,628 | $26,419 |
| 24-25 | $9,470 | $22,396 | $26,396 |
| 23-24 | $11,253 | $26,613 | $32,757 |
| 22-23 | $7,025 | $15,137 | $21,281 |
| 21-22 | $6,286 | $15,137 | $21,281 |
| 20-21 | $6,087 | $14,828 | $20,972 |
| 19-20 | $4,678 | $13,312 | $19,456 |
| 18-19 | $2,667 | $13,312 | $19,456 |
| 17-18 | $3,089 | $13,298 | $19,442 |
| 16-17 | $9,844 | $20,128 | $26,272 |
| 15-16 | $11,295 | $20,064 | $26,208 |
| 14-15 | $11,862 | $20,000 | $26,144 |
| 13-14 | $11,646 | $19,984 | $26,128 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $14,836, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $7,583. That's a difference of $7,254.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $7,583 |
| $30K-$48K | $8,730 |
| $48K-$75K | $11,722 |
| $75K-$110K | $12,792 |
| >$110K | $14,836 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, over the last five years 39% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 43% | 31% |
| Asian | 33% | 48% |
| Black | 17% | 35% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 45% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 25% |
| White | 40% | 51% |
| Multiple races | 36% | 36% |
| Unknown race | 38% | 34% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, about 67% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has 4,834 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 63% of students are female.
And about 76% of students are white.