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This year at American Samoa Community College, we project that on average students will pay $4,739, while the advertised price of attendance is $15,655. That’s a difference of $10,916.
| Year | Net in-state price at American Samoa Community College | In-state sticker price at American Samoa Community College | Out-of-state sticker price at American Samoa Community College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $4,739 | $15,655 | $15,952 |
| 24-25 | $4,602 | $15,201 | $15,499 |
| 23-24 | $4,468 | $14,760 | $15,060 |
| 22-23 | $4,468 | $14,760 | $15,060 |
| 21-22 | $4,107 | $11,750 | $12,050 |
| 20-21 | $3,813 | $10,550 | $10,850 |
| 19-20 | $2,896 | $10,550 | $10,850 |
| 18-19 | $2,392 | $10,550 | $10,850 |
| 17-18 | $2,302 | $10,550 | $10,850 |
| 16-17 | $4,386 | $9,900 | $10,200 |
| 15-16 | $3,994 | $9,390 | $9,690 |
| 14-15 | $4,330 | $10,402 | $10,452 |
| 13-14 | $3,637 | $10,676 | $10,976 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At American Samoa Community College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $9,079, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $4,042. That's a difference of $5,037.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at American Samoa Community College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $5,175 |
| $30K-$48K | $4,042 |
| $48K-$75K | $5,292 |
| $75K-$110K | $4,708 |
| >$110K | $9,079 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At American Samoa Community College, over the last five years 84% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six 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 American Samoa Community College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at American Samoa Community College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 45% | |
| Black | 34% | |
| Hispanic | 41% | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 84% | 28% |
| White | 50% | |
| Multiple races | 37% | |
| Unknown race | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. American Samoa Community College has 1,417 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 71% of students are female.
And about 86% of students are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders.