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76.7%Acceptance
$57,400Tuition
2,120Students
74%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$61,723Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$57,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,400
Average Net Price
$26,539
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,700
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,700
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
81.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
68.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.9%

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 $20,251
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,536
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,048
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,432
$110,001+ $30,833

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Cost Overview

Most families at Susquehanna pay far less than the $74,300 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $26,539 after aid, which means $106,156 over four years. Lower-income families get the best deals. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay just $17,536 to $20,251 per year. Even middle-class families earning $48,000 to $75,000 pay only $24,048 annually.

About 68% of students take federal loans, graduating with a typical debt of $27,000. That translates to monthly payments of $286 after graduation. With median starting salaries around $37,531, new graduates spend about 9% of their income on loan payments. This is manageable compared to many private colleges. Students from lower-income families get the sweetest deal here since 24% receive institutional grants averaging $40,914. The Lutheran affiliation also means the school prioritizes making education affordable for families who need help.

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