Albright College's published cost of attendance is $43,711. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,345, middle-income families pay around $19,741, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,947.
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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) | $43,711 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,082 |
| Room and Board | $14,426 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$23,687 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,024 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,345 |
| $30–48k | $16,892 |
| $48–75k | $19,741 |
| $75–110k | $21,355 |
| $110k+ | $24,947 |
Albright College's published cost of attendance is $43,711. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,345, middle-income families pay around $19,741, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,947. Azimuth ranks Albright College #898 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. Albright College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with federal and private loan options to bridge the gap between net price and what families can contribute. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $31,921; 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 the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,502, 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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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Albright College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,502, placing Albright College in the 32.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,230 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Albright College in the 48.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Albright College #752 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect both the institution's business-focused program portfolio and its ability to position graduates into stable, moderately paid career pathways. The earnings pattern centers on applied business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 61 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,702, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology follows with 42 graduates earning $60,589, and Accounting rounds out the top quartile with 40 graduates earning $73,318. Business/Commerce, General and Sociology complete the program mix with 35 and 33 graduates respectively. The concentration in Business — representing the institution's primary academic focus — aligns with regional employer demand in the Leisure and Recreational Activities, Pennsylvania area, where mid-sized professional services and manufacturing firms actively recruit from regional liberal arts colleges.
