Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,953
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,863
- Average Net Price
- $19,067
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 35.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,400
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $16,836
- Books & Supplies
- $1,240
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $25,593
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,067
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 44.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35.6%
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 | $12,320 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,753 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $21,148 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,454 |
| $110,001+ | $26,346 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,320 annually at Purchase, while those making over $110,000 face the full $26,346 cost. The net price of $19,067 reflects Purchase's commitment to keeping arts education accessible. Over four years, middle-class families can expect to invest roughly $80,000 total.
Purchase graduates carry a median debt of $21,067, translating to $223 monthly payments for a decade. With median earnings hitting $45,092 ten years out, graduates dedicate about 6% of their income to loan payments. The 59.86% loan repayment rate suggests some creative careers start slowly but build momentum. Only 44% of students need federal loans, and 36% receive Pell Grants.
Low-income students pursuing creative passions get the strongest value here, paying less than half what wealthy families contribute while accessing the same well-known arts programs that launched careers like Edie Falco's and Regina King's.
Purchase graduates carry a median debt of $21,067, translating to $223 monthly payments for a decade. With median earnings hitting $45,092 ten years out, graduates dedicate about 6% of their income to loan payments. The 59.86% loan repayment rate suggests some creative careers start slowly but build momentum. Only 44% of students need federal loans, and 36% receive Pell Grants.
Low-income students pursuing creative passions get the strongest value here, paying less than half what wealthy families contribute while accessing the same well-known arts programs that launched careers like Edie Falco's and Regina King's.
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