Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $33,000
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $33,000
- Average Net Price
- $41,429
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 40.6%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $17,868
- Books & Supplies
- $740
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $138/mo
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 59.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40.6%
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 | $37,755 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $40,601 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $47,354 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families actually pay between $37,755 and $47,354 per year depending on their income level. Students from higher-income families ($75-110K) face the steepest costs at $47,354 annually. Over four years, total expenses reach $151,020 to $189,416 for most students. Only 18% of students receive institutional grants averaging $12,100.
Most graduates carry $13,000 in debt, translating to $138 monthly payments. First-year graduates earn a median $29,745, making loan payments manageable at roughly 6% of gross income. The 82.6% employment rate helps graduates start paying down debt quickly. Federal loans support 59% of students through the program.
The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for the 41% Pell Grant rate. These students get the same hands-on film training and 8:1 student-faculty ratio while paying the lowest net price of $37,755 annually.
Most graduates carry $13,000 in debt, translating to $138 monthly payments. First-year graduates earn a median $29,745, making loan payments manageable at roughly 6% of gross income. The 82.6% employment rate helps graduates start paying down debt quickly. Federal loans support 59% of students through the program.
The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for the 41% Pell Grant rate. These students get the same hands-on film training and 8:1 student-faculty ratio while paying the lowest net price of $37,755 annually.
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