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57.2%Acceptance
$22,750Tuition
713Students
64%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,481Earnings
#5 in AlabamaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$22,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,750
Average Net Price
$23,351
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,300
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,500
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,112
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
75.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
67.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.6%

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 $19,562
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,562
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,634
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,894
$110,001+ $25,419

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $23,351 annually after financial aid, far below the $38,112 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best breaks, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $19,562 per year. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $21,634. Even wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay only $25,419 annually.

Over four years, expect to pay between $78,000 and $102,000 depending on your family's income. Graduates typically carry $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $59,481 ten years out, these payments represent a manageable portion of income. The 75.6% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates handle their debt successfully.

Students from lower-income families get the strongest financial advantage here, with net prices dropping nearly $6,000 below what middle-class families pay.

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