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$4,657Tuition
1,545Students
33%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,855Earnings
Public4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,657
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,217
Average Net Price
$8,851
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,330
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
37.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
14.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.9%

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 $7,808
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,839
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,588
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,966
$110,001+ $12,989

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $7,808 annually at Rhodes State, while those making over $110,000 pay nearly $13,000. The college serves as an affordable pathway into healthcare and technical fields that dominate Lima's economy. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $31,000 to $52,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with just $12,000 in median debt, translating to monthly payments of $127. That's manageable when 97.8% of graduates find employment and earn a median of $41,855 within ten years. The school's focus on nursing, manufacturing technology, and business programs aligns with regional job markets. Women make up 73.4% of students, reflecting the college's strong health sciences reputation.

Students from low-income families get the best financial deal here. Nearly 99.7% of students are Ohio residents, keeping costs predictable for local families seeking career training.

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