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$16,670Tuition
337Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,389Earnings
#24 in New MexicoPrivate nonprofit4-yearNAIAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$16,670
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,670
Average Net Price
$19,969
Students Receiving Financial Aid
55.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,000
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,303
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$226/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
45.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
62.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
55.7%

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 $17,598
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,554
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,163
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,814
$110,001+ $23,279

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $20,000 annually at this small Christian university in southeastern New Mexico. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $17,598 per year, while those from higher-income households pay up to $23,279. Over four years, expect total costs between $70,000 and $93,000. The university charges the same tuition regardless of residency status.

Graduates typically leave with $21,303 in debt, resulting in monthly payments of $226. With median earnings of $45,389 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of income. Only 45% of borrowers stay current on their loans. The university distributes $1.9 million in athletic scholarships across nearly 300 student-athletes, making sports participation a key financial advantage. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition, paying nearly $6,000 less than wealthy families while accessing the same degree programs.

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