Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $25,023
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,023
- Average Net Price
- $38,775
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 12.5%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $16,113
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $7,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,250
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $42,386
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 18.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12.5%
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 | $32,698 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $44,853 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning less than $30,000 pay around $32,698 annually at this Catholic seminary. Middle-class families making $75,000-$110,000 face costs of $44,853 per year. Over four years, total expenses range from $130,792 to $179,412 depending on family income.
The 4:1 student-faculty ratio reflects the intensive mentorship model of priestly formation. Only 18.75% of students take federal loans, much lower than typical colleges. Seminary students who do borrow graduate with manageable debt given their median earnings of $55,147 five years out. Just 12.5% receive Pell Grants, indicating most seminarians come from middle-class backgrounds rather than low-income families.
Men discerning a calling to the priesthood get the best financial deal here. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia often sponsors seminarians, covering significant portions of their education costs. This support system makes Saint Charles Borromeo accessible regardless of personal financial means.
The 4:1 student-faculty ratio reflects the intensive mentorship model of priestly formation. Only 18.75% of students take federal loans, much lower than typical colleges. Seminary students who do borrow graduate with manageable debt given their median earnings of $55,147 five years out. Just 12.5% receive Pell Grants, indicating most seminarians come from middle-class backgrounds rather than low-income families.
Men discerning a calling to the priesthood get the best financial deal here. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia often sponsors seminarians, covering significant portions of their education costs. This support system makes Saint Charles Borromeo accessible regardless of personal financial means.
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