Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $38,778
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $38,778
- Average Net Price
- $23,722
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 48.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,138
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,138
- Books & Supplies
- $1,400
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $52,316
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,813
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $284/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 77.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 48.0%
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 | $19,929 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $21,601 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $24,386 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $24,726 |
| $110,001+ | $28,092 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families pay between $20,000 and $28,000 annually depending on income, far below the $52,316 sticker price. Low-income families pay around $19,929 while those earning over $110,000 pay $28,092. Over four years, expect total costs ranging from $80,000 to $112,000. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, and 35% get institutional aid averaging $25,000.
Graduates carry a median debt of $26,813, translating to $284 monthly payments. With median earnings of $49,351 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6.9% of income. The 53% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially. Employment hits 98.8%, though starting salaries average just $33,634.
Middle-income families get the best deal here. Those earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $24,386 annually while accessing the same small class sizes and personal attention that define this United Church of Christ institution.
Graduates carry a median debt of $26,813, translating to $284 monthly payments. With median earnings of $49,351 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6.9% of income. The 53% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially. Employment hits 98.8%, though starting salaries average just $33,634.
Middle-income families get the best deal here. Those earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $24,386 annually while accessing the same small class sizes and personal attention that define this United Church of Christ institution.
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