Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Albion College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$57K
+
Room
$13K
+
Books
$850
=
Sticker Price
$69,986
$57K+$13K+$850=$69,986
Your Family Income
Sticker
$69,986
−
Your Aid
$57,901
=
Net Price
$12,085
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Albion College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
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
Albion College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,036
$30–48k
$9,772
$48–75k
$12,085
$75–110k
$16,656
$110k+
$24,368
Understanding Your Aid Package
Albion College has a sticker price of $69,986 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $69,986/year
Average aid: $55,685 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,085/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,036/year
48% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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48%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
28%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$27,000
Range (25th–75th)$8,078 – $31,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$32,317
Debt Manageability
0.49x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,799
Earnings Growth
+22%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-1,007
54th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$40,306
25th %ile
$85,694
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Albion College Cost & Financial Aid
Albion College's published tuition is $69,986 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,085—a difference of $57,901.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,036 at Albion College. 47% of students receive Pell Grants.
Albion College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Albion College graduates is $27,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $24,368 at Albion College—still $45,618 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
