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77.2%Acceptance
$44,800Tuition
2,113Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$61,295Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$44,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,800
Average Net Price
$30,465
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,800
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,797
Books & Supplies
$1,711
Total Cost of Attendance
$60,311
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,788
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$273/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
71.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
63.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.9%

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 $22,193
$30,001 – $48,000 $23,265
$48,001 – $75,000 $25,683
$75,001 – $110,000 $30,277
$110,001+ $33,532

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Cost Overview

Most families at DeSales pay about $30,465 per year after financial aid, not the $44,800 sticker price. The actual cost depends heavily on family income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $22,193 annually, while those from families making over $110,000 pay $33,532. Over four years, that ranges from about $89,000 to $134,000 total. Only 23% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting most families fall into middle and upper-middle income brackets.

Graduates typically leave with $25,788 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $273. With median earnings of $61,295 ten years after graduation, that's a manageable debt load. The 71% loan repayment rate shows most graduates can handle their payments. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay. The Catholic university clearly tries to make education affordable for working-class students while charging full freight to families who can afford it.

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