Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $27,110
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $27,110
- Average Net Price
- $16,189
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 60.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,710
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,710
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $38,020
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $29,491
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $313/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 31.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 57.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 60.8%
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 | $14,377 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,289 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,449 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,407 |
| $110,001+ | $22,454 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families typically pay $16,189 annually at Chowan after financial aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,377 per year, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $22,454. Over four years, that's roughly $58,000 to $90,000 total depending on family finances.
Graduates leave with $29,491 in median debt, translating to $313 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $38,412 ten years out, though only 31% of borrowers are successfully paying down their loans. Nearly 61% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need on campus. The best deal goes to low-income students who qualify for maximum federal aid and the university's institutional grants averaging $20,580. Middle-class families often find themselves caught in an expensive gap between aid eligibility and affordability.
Graduates leave with $29,491 in median debt, translating to $313 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $38,412 ten years out, though only 31% of borrowers are successfully paying down their loans. Nearly 61% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need on campus. The best deal goes to low-income students who qualify for maximum federal aid and the university's institutional grants averaging $20,580. Middle-class families often find themselves caught in an expensive gap between aid eligibility and affordability.
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