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73.9%Acceptance
$54,310Tuition
1,930Students
76%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$65,607Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$54,310
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,310
Average Net Price
$26,895
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,290
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,290
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,774
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$284/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
83.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
55.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.4%

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 $15,799
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,251
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,611
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,149
$110,001+ $34,227

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Gustavus's $66,500 sticker price. The average net price drops to $26,895 after aid. Lower-income families get the best deal, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $15,799 annually. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay around $17,611 per year. Even wealthy families earning over $110,000 see costs reduced to $34,227. Over four years, typical students face roughly $107,580 in total costs.

Most graduates manage debt well despite the Lutheran college's premium pricing. The median debt of $26,774 translates to $284 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $65,607 ten years out, graduates earn enough to handle payments comfortably. The 83% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni stay current on obligations. First-generation college students from lower-income backgrounds get the strongest financial advantage at this Minnesota liberal arts school.

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