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82.9%Acceptance
$30,900Tuition
1,348Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,543Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$30,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,900
Average Net Price
$23,393
Students Receiving Financial Aid
39.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,900
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,900
Books & Supplies
$1,360
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,160
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
63.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
55.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
39.8%

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 $22,289
$30,001 – $48,000 $22,427
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,065
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,754
$110,001+ $29,067

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $23,400 annually after aid, far below the $45,160 sticker price. Net costs vary dramatically by income: families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,300, while those earning $48,000-$75,000 get the best deal at just over $20,000. High earners making $110,000 or more pay nearly $29,000. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $94,000 to $116,000 depending on your family's finances.

About 56% of students borrow money, graduating with a typical debt load of $26,000. Monthly loan payments average $276, manageable against median starting salaries of $40,000 that climb to $45,500 within a decade. The university distributes $5.6 million in athletic scholarships across 23 sports, benefiting nearly half the student body who compete as Bears. Middle-income families scoring between $48,000-$75,000 income get the sweetest financial deal at this Lutheran institution.

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