Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $6,300
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,450
- Average Net Price
- $12,812
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,844
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $7,452
- Books & Supplies
- $1,354
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $17,498
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 42.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 24.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26.9%
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 | $10,279 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,223 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,343 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,793 |
| $110,001+ | $16,582 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay between $10,279 and $16,582 annually depending on income, well below the $17,498 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best deal at just over $10,000 per year. Even wealthy families pay only $16,582, making this one of Iowa's most affordable options. Over four years, total costs range from $41,116 to $66,328.
Graduates leave with just $12,000 in median debt, translating to $127 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $36,882 ten years out, that debt load represents about 4% of monthly income. The 42% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle, but the low debt burden keeps payments manageable. Only 25% of students take federal loans, indicating many pay as they go. Students from low-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly $850 per month for a credential that leads to steady employment in southeastern Iowa.
Graduates leave with just $12,000 in median debt, translating to $127 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $36,882 ten years out, that debt load represents about 4% of monthly income. The 42% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle, but the low debt burden keeps payments manageable. Only 25% of students take federal loans, indicating many pay as they go. Students from low-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly $850 per month for a credential that leads to steady employment in southeastern Iowa.
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