Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $21,838
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $21,838
- Average Net Price
- $23,384
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 47.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,384
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $12,840
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $32,422
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 28.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 57.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 47.4%
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 | $21,428 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $22,305 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $22,185 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,190 |
| $110,001+ | $28,244 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $23,384 annually at this historically Black Seventh-day Adventist university, well below the $32,422 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best break, paying about $21,428 per year, while wealthy families pay closer to $28,244. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $94,000 to $113,000 depending on your family's income.
Nearly half of students receive Pell grants, and 58% take federal loans. Graduates typically owe $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments after graduation. That's manageable against the $42,488 median salary alumni earn ten years out, though only 28% successfully repay their loans on schedule. The 10:1 student-faculty ratio and strong community support help justify costs at this HBCU.
First-generation college students and Seventh-day Adventist families get the best value here, combining affordable Christian education with the HBCU experience.
Nearly half of students receive Pell grants, and 58% take federal loans. Graduates typically owe $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments after graduation. That's manageable against the $42,488 median salary alumni earn ten years out, though only 28% successfully repay their loans on schedule. The 10:1 student-faculty ratio and strong community support help justify costs at this HBCU.
First-generation college students and Seventh-day Adventist families get the best value here, combining affordable Christian education with the HBCU experience.
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