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78.5%Acceptance
$28,400Tuition
735Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$32,778Earnings
Private forprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$28,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,400
Average Net Price
$37,793
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$1,746
Loan Repayment Rate
54.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
22.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.7%

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 $35,638
$30,001 – $48,000 $36,541
$48,001 – $75,000 $38,496
$75,001 – $110,000 $39,295
$110,001+ $39,845

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay between $35,638 and $39,845 per year depending on income level. Even the lowest-income students pay $35,638 annually, while those from wealthy families pay $39,845. Over four years, expect to spend around $150,000 total. Only 5.85% of students receive institutional grants averaging just $4,265.

The financial picture gets tougher after graduation. Alumni earn a median of $32,778 ten years out, which is modest for a $150,000 investment. With 22.24% of students taking federal loans and a 54.34% loan repayment rate, many struggle with debt payments. Monthly loan payments could easily consume a quarter of typical graduate earnings.

Students from the wealthiest families get the best deal here since they avoid borrowing entirely. The school's specialized training in contemporary music opens doors, but the high costs relative to earnings make this a risky investment for middle and lower-income families.

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