Cedar Crest College's published cost of attendance is $57,206, but need-based aid substantially reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $21,044; middle-income families pay around $21,490; higher-income families pay approximately $11,008.
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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) | $57,206 |
| Tuition and Fees | $46,314 |
| Room and Board | $13,406 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,547 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,659 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,044 |
| $30–48k | $24,250 |
| $48–75k | $21,490 |
| $75–110k | $19,909 |
| $110k+ | $11,008 |
Cedar Crest College's published cost of attendance is $57,206, but need-based aid substantially reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $21,044; middle-income families pay around $21,490; higher-income families pay approximately $11,008. Azimuth ranks Cedar Crest College #810 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. Cedar Crest's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most first-year students receive need-based aid, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,620; 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 $67,546, 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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Graduates of Cedar Crest College earn median 4-year earnings of $67,546, placing Cedar Crest College in the 71.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,411 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cedar Crest College in the 90.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cedar Crest College #371 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Cedar Crest's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 56 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,041, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Psychology, General and Business Administration follow as substantial enrollment clusters, with Biology, General and Criminology rounding out the core program portfolio. This health-sciences-dominant mix — anchored in Health — drives consistent early-career earnings and aligns with stable, in-demand labor-market pathways.
