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$10,904Tuition
721Students
16%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,837Earnings
Public4-yearLiberal ArtsData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,904
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,870
Average Net Price
$9,837
Students Receiving Financial Aid
41.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,016
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,724
Books & Supplies
$100
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,020
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,785
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$231/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
21.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
41.0%

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 $10,536
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,962
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,885
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,471

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $22,020 sticker price at this historically black university. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay around $10,536 annually, while those from middle-income families ($30,000-$75,000) get the best deal at under $9,000 per year. Over four years, that's roughly $36,000 total for middle-income students.

The 6-year graduation rate sits at just 16.20%, making degree completion a significant challenge. Graduates who do finish typically owe $21,785 in debt, translating to $231 monthly payments. With median earnings of $37,837 ten years after enrollment, loan payments consume about 7% of income. Only 22.78% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. Middle-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than $9,000 annually while accessing America's oldest HBCU's legacy and tight-knit community of 721 students.

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