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83.5%Acceptance
$14,878Tuition
1,113Students
28%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,782Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIData: 2023-24HBCUAfrican Methodist Episcopal

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,878
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,878
Average Net Price
$13,580
Students Receiving Financial Aid
75.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,010
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,992
Books & Supplies
$0
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,888
Loan Repayment Rate
16.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
72.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
75.6%

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 $12,861
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,887
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,958
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,237
$110,001+ $20,001

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Cost Overview

Most Edward Waters families pay around $13,580 annually after financial aid, far below the $22,888 sticker price. The net cost varies dramatically by income level. Families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,861 per year, while those making over $110,000 face $20,001 annually. Over four years, that ranges from roughly $51,000 to $80,000 total.

Three-quarters of students receive financial aid, with 76% qualifying for Pell Grants. The school distributes nearly $1.8 million in athletic scholarships across its 12 varsity sports. However, only 17% of borrowers successfully repay their federal loans within the standard timeframe. Graduates earn a median of $34,782 ten years after enrollment, which helps explain the loan repayment challenges.

Low-income families get the strongest value proposition here. The combination of significant need-based aid and relatively modest increases for higher-income brackets makes Edward Waters most affordable for families earning under $48,000.

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