Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $62,574
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $62,574
- Average Net Price
- $32,496
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 10.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $18,640
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $18,640
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $82,214
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $170/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 90.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 21.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 10.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,903 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,125 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,291 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,829 |
| $110,001+ | $49,830 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Lafayette families pay far less than the $82,214 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $32,496 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,903 annually, while those making $30-48,000 pay only $5,125. Higher earners still get breaks: families earning $75-110,000 pay $23,829, and even those above $110,000 pay $49,830. Over four years, that ranges from $20,500 to $199,320 depending on income.
Lafayette keeps debt manageable with a median of just $16,000. That translates to $170 monthly payments after graduation. With median earnings hitting $91,410 within ten years, graduates easily handle the debt load. The 90.73% loan repayment rate proves most alumni manage payments successfully. Low-income students get the sweetest deal here, paying practically nothing for a degree that opens doors to six-figure careers.
Lafayette keeps debt manageable with a median of just $16,000. That translates to $170 monthly payments after graduation. With median earnings hitting $91,410 within ten years, graduates easily handle the debt load. The 90.73% loan repayment rate proves most alumni manage payments successfully. Low-income students get the sweetest deal here, paying practically nothing for a degree that opens doors to six-figure careers.
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