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$28,024Tuition
4,131Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,008Earnings
Private forprofit4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$28,024
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,024
Average Net Price
$39,778
Students Receiving Financial Aid
41.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$23,746
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,708
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$329/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
35.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
50.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
41.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $37,962
$30,001 – $48,000 $37,492
$48,001 – $75,000 $40,285
$75,001 – $110,000 $44,633
$110,001+ $41,099

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $40,000 annually after aid, though costs vary by income level. Low-income students ($0-30K) pay $37,962 per year, while high earners ($110K+) pay $41,099. Over four years, expect total costs between $150,000-$165,000. The for-profit model means limited institutional aid, with only 4.79% receiving grants averaging $8,868.

Graduates typically carry $31,000 in debt, translating to $329 monthly payments. Early career earnings of $29,577 make loan repayment challenging, with only 35.88% successfully paying down their debt. Median earnings jump to $39,008 after ten years, but that's still modest for the investment. The 83.5% employment rate shows graduates find work, though not always well-paying positions.

Students from middle-income families ($30-48K) get the best financial deal at $37,492 annually. High earners pay the most despite having greater ability to absorb costs.

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