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74.8%Acceptance
$32,890Tuition
661Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,728Earnings
#14 in South DakotaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$32,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,890
Average Net Price
$19,300
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,600
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,000
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,990
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
70.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
77.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.3%

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 $14,366
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,704
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,457
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,297
$110,001+ $21,215

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $19,300 annually after financial aid, far below the $41,990 sticker price. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $14,366 per year. Even families earning over $110,000 typically pay $21,215 annually. Over four years, expect total costs between $57,000 and $85,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly loan payments. With median earnings of $53,728 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The 70% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates manage their debt successfully. Methodist students receive the strongest financial support, with 25% getting institutional grants averaging $21,097.

First-generation college students from Methodist families get the best deal here, especially those qualifying for both denominational aid and federal Pell grants.

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