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73.9%Acceptance
$35,598Tuition
2,101Students
63%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,531Earnings
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Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$35,598
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,598
Average Net Price
$22,750
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,348
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,592
Books & Supplies
$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,266
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
66.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.9%

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 $20,300
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,945
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,111
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,236
$110,001+ $25,806

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Saint Ambrose's $49,266 sticker price. The average net cost is $22,750 per year, which means a four-year degree costs about $91,000 after aid. Lower-income families get the best deals here. If your family makes under $30,000, you'll pay around $20,300 annually. Families earning $30,000 to $48,000 pay just $17,945 per year. Even middle-class families earning $75,000 to $110,000 pay $24,236, which is still $25,000 below the full price.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,000, which translates to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings hitting $59,531 ten years after graduation, those loan payments represent about 5% of income. That's manageable debt for most careers. The sweet spot for affordability is families earning between $30,000 and $48,000, who get the deepest discounts at this small Catholic university in Iowa.

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