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63.3%Acceptance
$32,748Tuition
1,015Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,113Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$32,748
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,748
Average Net Price
$25,752
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,828
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,344
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,076
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
51.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
50.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.7%

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 $17,538
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,122
$48,001 – $75,000 $23,404
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,432
$110,001+ $33,926

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $25,752 annually after aid, making Friends University more affordable than its $32,748 sticker price suggests. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $17,538 per year, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay $33,926. Over four years, middle-class families can expect to invest roughly $100,000 in their education.

The typical graduate leaves with $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $52,113 ten years after graduation, most alumni can manage these payments comfortably. The university awards institutional grants averaging $19,570 to about 28% of students. Only half of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs without borrowing heavily.

Students from lower-income families get the strongest financial advantage here, paying less than half of what wealthy families contribute.

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