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68.5%Acceptance
$52,000Tuition
1,579Students
68%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$74,360Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Lutheran Church in America

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$52,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$52,000
Average Net Price
$27,733
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,600
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,111
Books & Supplies
$1,034
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,634
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
76.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
55.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.7%

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 $22,751
$30,001 – $48,000 $24,404
$48,001 – $75,000 $28,086
$75,001 – $110,000 $32,550
$110,001+ $28,789

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Cost Overview

Wagner families actually pay $27,733 on average, far below the $68,634 sticker price. Low-income families pay just $22,751 annually, while those earning over $110K pay $28,789. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $111,000 to $115,000 depending on family income. Only 23% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get substantial aid averaging $32,926.

Graduates carry $25,000 in median debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median earnings of $74,360 ten years out, loan payments consume about 4% of gross income. The 96.7% employment rate suggests strong job placement. Families earning under $75K get the best financial deal here, paying roughly one-third of the full cost while accessing Wagner's harbor-view campus and Division I athletics program.

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