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$5,498Tuition
2,727Students
25%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,981Earnings
Public4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,498
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,218
Average Net Price
$8,683
Students Receiving Financial Aid
64.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,620
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,762
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,718
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$297/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
19.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
66.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
64.9%

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 $7,238
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,491
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,852
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,949
$110,001+ $13,784

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $8,683 per year after financial aid at this historically black university in coastal Georgia. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,238 annually, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) face $13,784 yearly costs. Over four years, expect total costs between $29,000 and $55,000 depending on family income. Nearly 65% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's commitment to serving first-generation college students.

Graduates typically leave with $28,000 in debt, translating to $297 monthly loan payments. With median starting salaries around $28,735, new graduates spend roughly 12% of their income on student loans. The university provides institutional grants averaging $7,745 to about 21% of students. Georgia residents get the strongest value proposition, comprising 85% of enrollment and benefiting from in-state tuition rates at this marine science-focused HBCU.

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