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$4,390Tuition
526Students
59%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,533Earnings
#10 in IllinoisPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,390
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,340
Average Net Price
$8,134
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,338
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$69/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
5.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.5%

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 $8,195
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,106
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,275
$110,001+ $12,078

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Cost Overview

Most families at Wabash Valley College pay around $8,134 annually after aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,195, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) pay around $12,078. Over two years, total costs range from $16,390 to $24,156. The college keeps expenses manageable for rural southern Illinois families who typically can't afford four-year universities.

Graduates leave with just $6,500 in median debt, translating to monthly payments of $69. That's barely 2% of the typical graduate's $37,533 annual earnings ten years out. Only 5% of students take federal loans, and 95.7% find employment after graduation. Students from low-income families get the best financial deal here, paying the same as wealthier peers while receiving substantial support. With 90% of students staying in-state, the college serves as an affordable stepping stone for local residents.

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