Atlantic University's published cost of attendance is $12,986. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $5,705, middle-income families pay around $8,858, and higher-income families pay approximately $9,440.
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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) | $12,986 |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,561 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $6,425 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,705 |
| $30–48k | $6,558 |
| $48–75k | $8,858 |
| $75–110k | $9,440 |
| $110k+ | No data |
Atlantic University's published cost of attendance is $12,986. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $5,705, middle-income families pay around $8,858, and higher-income families pay approximately $9,440. Azimuth ranks Atlantic University #16 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. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's financial aid structure. Atlantic University uses need-based aid to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the extent of that aid varies by income level and individual circumstances. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the institution participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $5,457, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,352; 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 $22,917, median federal debt of $5,457 projects to a monthly payment of about $62 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 Atlantic University earn median 4-year earnings of $22,917, placing the institution in the 0.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,135 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Atlantic University in the 22.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Atlantic University #1480 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 0th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Computer Science, which anchors the institution's economic profile. Computer Software is the largest program with 141 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $21,309, performing at 0.4x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. Graphic Communications follows with 39 graduates earning $23,042 four years after enrollment, also outperforming its field benchmark at 0.5x. Film/Video and Photographic Arts and Information Science/Studies round out the largest cohorts, contributing to the institution's concentrated strength in technical and quantitative fields. This program-mix signature — dominated by Computer Science — explains why Atlantic University graduates see earnings that exceed those of similar students at comparable institutions.
