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73.0%Acceptance
$26,209Tuition
266Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$35,422Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$26,209
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,209
Average Net Price
$18,154
Students Receiving Financial Aid
45.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,450
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,032
Books & Supplies
$1,188
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,847
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,043
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$202/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
56.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
45.3%

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 $17,399
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,718
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,588
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,591
$110,001+ $20,118

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Cost Overview

Families at this all-women's college typically pay around $18,200 per year after aid, making it surprisingly affordable for a private institution. Net costs range from $16,700 for middle-income families to $20,100 for the highest earners. Over four years, expect to pay roughly $73,000 total.

The 6:1 student-faculty ratio and intimate campus setting come with manageable debt loads. Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,043, translating to monthly payments of $202. Nearly half of students receive institutional grants averaging $17,300, while 45% qualify for federal Pell grants. The school's employment rate hits 98.2%, though median earnings of $35,400 ten years out mean loan payments will consume about 7% of take-home pay.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, with net prices under $17,400 annually.

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