Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $39,600
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $39,600
- Average Net Price
- $20,068
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 35.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,000
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,160
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $51,760
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,717
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $283/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 71.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35.9%
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 | $23,570 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $23,640 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $22,569 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,435 |
| $110,001+ | $10,870 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $75,000 typically pay around $23,000 annually at Clarke, despite the $51,760 sticker price. The net cost jumps to $26,435 for middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000, then surprisingly drops to just $10,870 for the highest earners. Over four years, most students face total costs between $92,000 and $105,000.
Clarke graduates carry a median debt of $26,717, translating to $283 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $44,247, new graduates dedicate roughly 8% of their gross income to loan payments. The 74.85% loan repayment rate suggests most handle this burden successfully. Just 23% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get an average $24,047 discount.
Wealthy families scoring institutional aid get the sweetest deal here, while middle-class families without significant need-based help face the steepest relative costs.
Clarke graduates carry a median debt of $26,717, translating to $283 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $44,247, new graduates dedicate roughly 8% of their gross income to loan payments. The 74.85% loan repayment rate suggests most handle this burden successfully. Just 23% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get an average $24,047 discount.
Wealthy families scoring institutional aid get the sweetest deal here, while middle-class families without significant need-based help face the steepest relative costs.
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