Albion College's published cost of attendance is $69,986. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,036, middle-income families pay around $12,085, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,368.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $69,986 |
| Tuition and Fees | $56,950 |
| Room and Board | $12,830 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$55,685 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,301 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,036 |
| $30–48k | $9,772 |
| $48–75k | $12,085 |
| $75–110k | $16,656 |
| $110k+ | $24,368 |
Albion College's published cost of attendance is $69,986. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,036, middle-income families pay around $12,085, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,368. Azimuth ranks Albion College #626 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Albion College uses need-based aid to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs, with aid packages typically combining grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and, where required, institutional aid forms; the financial aid office works to meet demonstrated need according to the college's aid policies. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $32,317; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,297, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Albion College earn median 4-year earnings of $55,297, placing Albion College in the 30.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,007 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Albion College in the 53.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Albion College #834 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Albion College's concentration in business and professional fields. Research Psychology is the largest program with 38 graduates, anchoring the institution's economic profile. The Kinesiology program graduates 37 students earning median 4-year earnings of $49,451, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 30 students with median 4-year earnings of $61,092, at 1.1x benchmark, while Finance and Finance round out the top programs with 22 and 20 graduates respectively. These outcomes correspond to Albion College's dominant focus on Business, which drives consistent mid-career earnings and positions graduates for stable professional advancement.
