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91.2%Acceptance
$25,000Tuition
1,244Students
68%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,485Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Churches of Christ

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$25,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,000
Average Net Price
$20,082
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,540
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$4,500
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,840
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$228/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
67.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
39.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.5%

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 $15,478
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,267
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,533
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,611
$110,001+ $23,201

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $20,000 annually at Freed-Hardeman, well below the $34,840 sticker price. Low-income students ($0-30K) pay just $15,478 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $23,201. Over four years, expect to spend $80,000-$93,000 depending on your family's income. About 30% of students receive institutional grants averaging $17,349.

Graduates typically carry $21,500 in debt, translating to $228 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $40,000, loan payments consume roughly 7% of gross income. The 67% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially. This Churches of Christ institution offers significant aid to lower-income families, making it most affordable for students from households earning under $48,000 annually.

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