Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $60,240
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $60,240
- Average Net Price
- $30,314
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,955
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,500
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $75,695
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,455
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $270/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 55.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.0%
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 | $13,742 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,144 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,712 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,057 |
| $110,001+ | $39,900 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Muhlenberg families pay far less than the $75,695 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $30,314 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,742 annually, while those making over $110,000 still get significant breaks at $39,900 per year. Over four years, expect total costs ranging from $55,000 to $160,000 depending on your family's income.
Nearly a quarter of students receive institutional grants averaging $38,412. Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,455, translating to monthly payments around $270. With median earnings hitting $69,107 ten years out, that debt load remains manageable for most theater and liberal arts majors. The 8:1 student-faculty ratio and strong performance programs justify the premium for families who can afford it.
Lower-income families get the best deal here, with net prices under $20,000 making this top liberal arts education surprisingly accessible.
Nearly a quarter of students receive institutional grants averaging $38,412. Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,455, translating to monthly payments around $270. With median earnings hitting $69,107 ten years out, that debt load remains manageable for most theater and liberal arts majors. The 8:1 student-faculty ratio and strong performance programs justify the premium for families who can afford it.
Lower-income families get the best deal here, with net prices under $20,000 making this top liberal arts education surprisingly accessible.
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