Belmont Abbey College's published cost of attendance is $34,788. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,610, middle-income families pay around $21,195, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,059.
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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) | $34,788 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,500 |
| Room and Board | $12,974 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,750 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,149 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,639 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,610 |
| $30–48k | $18,868 |
| $48–75k | $21,195 |
| $75–110k | $24,798 |
| $110k+ | $27,059 |
Belmont Abbey College's published cost of attendance is $34,788. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,610, middle-income families pay around $21,195, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,059. Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #1126 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. Belmont Abbey College participates in federal need-based aid programs and uses the FAFSA to assess financial need. The college also offers institutional aid to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Merit scholarships are available for qualifying students, and work-study opportunities are part of the aid package for many recipients. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,303; 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 $57,346, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Belmont Abbey College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,346, placing Belmont Abbey College in the 32.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,121 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Belmont Abbey College in the 22.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #924 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Belmont Abbey College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 86 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,655, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 32 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,008, while General Studies delivers median 4-year earnings of $60,199 across 25 graduates. Teacher Education and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 18 and 20 graduates respectively. This program-focused portfolio, anchored in Business, supports consistent early-career earnings and positions graduates for stable career pathways in their chosen fields.
