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67.5%Acceptance
$13,365Tuition
1,980Students
$43,418Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$13,365
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,365
Average Net Price
$21,611
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,200
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
57.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.6%

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 $18,449
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,006
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,720
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,365
$110,001+ $25,365

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $18,449 and $25,365 annually for Johnson & Wales Online, despite the $13,365 sticker price that doesn't include fees and living costs. The net price stays relatively flat across income brackets, jumping only at the $75,000 household income mark. Over four years, expect to spend $73,796 to $101,460 total.

The typical graduate carries $26,000 in debt, translating to $276 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $43,418 ten years out, graduates dedicate about 7.5% of their income to loan payments. The 68% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with these obligations. Only 36% of students receive any financial aid, and just 0.56% get institutional grants averaging $5,617.

Lower-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly $7,000 less annually than wealthier households. The career-focused programs in hospitality and business help explain the 96% employment rate after graduation.

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