Blackburn College's published cost of attendance is $37,916. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,838, middle-income families pay around $12,329, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,305.
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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) | $37,916 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,149 |
| Room and Board | $9,915 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$19,456 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,460 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,838 |
| $30–48k | $14,781 |
| $48–75k | $12,329 |
| $75–110k | $23,013 |
| $110k+ | $23,305 |
Blackburn College's published cost of attendance is $37,916. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,838, middle-income families pay around $12,329, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,305. Azimuth ranks Blackburn College #618 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. Blackburn College participates in federal need-based aid programs and institutional scholarships to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The aid structure is need-based; families apply using the FAFSA and complete the CSS Profile, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,242, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,107; 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 $46,015, median federal debt of $24,242 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 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 Blackburn College earn median 4-year earnings of $46,015, placing Blackburn College in the 3.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,585 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Blackburn College in the 21.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Blackburn College #1367 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Blackburn's concentration in business and related fields. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 11 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,004, representing 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 11 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,283, while Psychology, General and Teacher Education round out the largest cohorts. The Biology, General program graduates 7 students earning median 4-year earnings of $54,587, at 1.0x the national benchmark for that field.
