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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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