Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $64,000
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $64,000
- Average Net Price
- $38,111
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 12.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,400
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $15,400
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $80,400
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 52.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12.8%
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 | $15,093 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,775 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,451 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $29,492 |
| $110,001+ | $46,510 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than Denison's $80,400 sticker price. The average net cost sits at $38,111 after aid, meaning a four-year degree runs about $152,444. Lower-income families get the deepest discounts, with those earning under $48,000 paying around $13,000-15,000 annually. Middle-class families making $75,000-110,000 face steeper costs at $29,492 per year. The wealthiest families pay closest to full price at $46,510 annually.
Most graduates carry $26,000 in debt, translating to $276 monthly payments. That burden stays manageable against median starting salaries of $38,519, though the loan-to-income ratio improves by year ten when graduates earn $67,753. The employment rate hits 94.9% within six months of graduation. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, while middle-class families often find themselves squeezed between modest aid and high costs.
Most graduates carry $26,000 in debt, translating to $276 monthly payments. That burden stays manageable against median starting salaries of $38,519, though the loan-to-income ratio improves by year ten when graduates earn $67,753. The employment rate hits 94.9% within six months of graduation. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, while middle-class families often find themselves squeezed between modest aid and high costs.
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