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92.7%Acceptance
$34,502Tuition
1,336Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,051Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$34,502
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,502
Average Net Price
$20,822
Students Receiving Financial Aid
41.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,406
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,406
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,908
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$270/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
68.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
41.2%

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 $16,896
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,776
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,527
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,767
$110,001+ $23,797

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $20,822 after aid, far below the $49,908 sticker price. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $16,896 annually. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face costs of $19,527 per year. Even high earners rarely pay full price, with families making over $110,000 averaging $23,797 annually. Over four years, expect total costs between $67,584 and $95,188 depending on family income.

Graduates carry a median debt of $25,500, translating to monthly payments around $270. With median earnings hitting $51,051 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The 68% federal loan rate reflects Carlow's working-class student body. Pell Grant recipients make up 41% of students, suggesting this Catholic university serves many first-generation college families. Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying less than many community colleges while earning a four-year degree.

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