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86.8%Acceptance
$31,030Tuition
2,716Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,898Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Baptist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$31,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,030
Average Net Price
$21,955
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,590
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,930
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,471
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$281/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
48.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
52.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.6%

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 $19,840
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,236
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,405
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,957
$110,001+ $23,804

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $22,000 annually after aid, not the $31,030 sticker price. Net costs range from $19,236 for middle-income families to $23,804 for wealthy ones. Over four years, expect to pay roughly $88,000 total.

The typical graduate leaves with $26,471 in debt, translating to $281 monthly payments. With median earnings of $45,898 after ten years, loan payments consume about 7% of income. Nearly half of students take federal loans, while 25% receive institutional grants averaging $25,216.

Lower-income students get the best financial deal here. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $19,840 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $23,804. The Baptist university keeps costs relatively flat across income brackets, unusual for private colleges. With 80% of students from South Carolina, most benefit from the same tuition rate regardless of residency.

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