Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $38,946
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $38,946
- Average Net Price
- $24,351
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 24.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,468
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,000
- Books & Supplies
- $410
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $54,824
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 42.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24.2%
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 | $14,669 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,405 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,836 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,282 |
| $110,001+ | $35,017 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families actually pay $24,351 on average after aid, despite the $54,824 sticker price. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $14,669, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $35,017. Over four years, middle-class families can expect to spend between $75,000-105,000.
The Great Books program attracts intellectuals more than pre-professional students, which shows in the earnings data. Recent graduates earn $23,550 in their first year, climbing to $44,985 after a decade. Federal loans affect 43% of students, typically requiring monthly payments around $300-400 after graduation. Only 30% receive institutional grants, but those awards average $22,423. The 71% loan repayment rate suggests graduates manage debt reasonably well despite modest starting salaries.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly the same as community college while getting a strong liberal arts education with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio.
The Great Books program attracts intellectuals more than pre-professional students, which shows in the earnings data. Recent graduates earn $23,550 in their first year, climbing to $44,985 after a decade. Federal loans affect 43% of students, typically requiring monthly payments around $300-400 after graduation. Only 30% receive institutional grants, but those awards average $22,423. The 71% loan repayment rate suggests graduates manage debt reasonably well despite modest starting salaries.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly the same as community college while getting a strong liberal arts education with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio.
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