Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $40,190
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,190
- Average Net Price
- $18,321
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 42.5%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $10,896
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,913
- Books & Supplies
- $1,132
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $52,218
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 68.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 42.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,583 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,328 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,286 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,059 |
| $110,001+ | $22,791 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than Buena Vista's $52,218 sticker price. The average net price drops to $18,321 after aid, meaning a four-year degree costs around $73,284. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,583 annually, while those making over $110,000 still get discounts down to $22,791. About 43% of students receive Pell Grants, and institutional grants average $32,260 for the lucky 17% who get them.
Graduates leave with $25,000 in median debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $49,156 median earnings ten years out, though only 58% successfully repay their loans on schedule. The best deals go to high-need students who qualify for significant federal aid and the small group landing institutional scholarships. Middle-income families often get squeezed between full-pay expectations and limited grant money.
Graduates leave with $25,000 in median debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $49,156 median earnings ten years out, though only 58% successfully repay their loans on schedule. The best deals go to high-need students who qualify for significant federal aid and the small group landing institutional scholarships. Middle-income families often get squeezed between full-pay expectations and limited grant money.
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