Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $20,988
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $20,988
- Average Net Price
- $22,353
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,220
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $12,220
- Books & Supplies
- $1,275
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $34,483
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,984
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 65.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.4%
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 | $14,745 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,426 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,418 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,308 |
| $110,001+ | $25,764 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Central College families pay far less than the $34,483 sticker price. Net costs range from $14,745 for families earning under $30,000 to $25,764 for those earning over $110,000. The college meets demonstrated need through institutional grants averaging $10,999 for about one-third of students. Over four years, total costs run between $59,000 and $103,000 depending on family income.
Graduates typically handle debt well despite the $26,984 median load. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent a manageable portion of the $54,317 median salary ten years out. The 77% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni stay current on payments. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than half the full price while accessing the same small-class experience with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio.
Graduates typically handle debt well despite the $26,984 median load. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent a manageable portion of the $54,317 median salary ten years out. The 77% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni stay current on payments. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than half the full price while accessing the same small-class experience with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio.
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