Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $12,978
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $36,858
- Average Net Price
- $19,518
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 19.5%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,032
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,779
- Books & Supplies
- $1,454
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $28,464
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,250
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 38.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19.5%
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 | $13,017 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,418 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,049 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,178 |
| $110,001+ | $24,730 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $36,858 out-of-state sticker price. The average net price hits $19,518 across all income levels. Low-income families with earnings under $30,000 pay just $13,017 annually, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 still get a discount at $24,730 per year. Over four years, costs range from $52,068 for the poorest students to $98,920 for the richest.
Graduates carry a median debt load of $23,250, translating to monthly payments of $246. With median earnings of $56,416 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of income. The 60% loan repayment rate suggests some students struggle financially after leaving Charleston. Only 19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the college attracts middle and upper-middle class families. In-state students get the sweetest deal, paying roughly half what out-of-state peers contribute.
Graduates carry a median debt load of $23,250, translating to monthly payments of $246. With median earnings of $56,416 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of income. The 60% loan repayment rate suggests some students struggle financially after leaving Charleston. Only 19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the college attracts middle and upper-middle class families. In-state students get the sweetest deal, paying roughly half what out-of-state peers contribute.
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