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62.9%Acceptance
$38,778Tuition
454Students
37%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,351Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Church of Christ

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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