Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $16,000
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,000
- Average Net Price
- $18,866
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 45.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,400
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,720
- Books & Supplies
- $2,600
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $31,000
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,287
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $215/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 50.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 45.6%
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 | $17,910 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,707 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,906 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,323 |
| $110,001+ | $21,403 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Carolina University pay between $17,707 and $21,403 per year depending on their income, well below the $31,000 sticker price. The lowest-income families (under $30,000) pay about $17,910 annually, while the highest earners (over $110,000) pay $21,403. Over four years, that ranges from about $71,000 to $86,000 total.
The typical graduate leaves with $20,287 in debt, which translates to $215 monthly payments. With median earnings of $32,864 ten years after graduation, those payments represent a manageable chunk of income. However, the 59.72% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle to keep up. Only 20.52% of students receive institutional grants averaging $10,437, while 45.62% qualify for federal Pell grants. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly the same amount regardless of whether they qualify for Pell grants.
The typical graduate leaves with $20,287 in debt, which translates to $215 monthly payments. With median earnings of $32,864 ten years after graduation, those payments represent a manageable chunk of income. However, the 59.72% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle to keep up. Only 20.52% of students receive institutional grants averaging $10,437, while 45.62% qualify for federal Pell grants. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly the same amount regardless of whether they qualify for Pell grants.
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