Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Central Baptist College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$21K
+
Room
$9K
+
Books
$1,888
=
Sticker Price
$30,605
$21K+$9K+$1,888=$30,605
Your Family Income
Sticker
$30,605
−
Your Aid
$18,538
=
Net Price
$12,067
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Central Baptist College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$30,605
Tuition and Fees
$21,330
Room and Board
$8,500
Books and Supplies
$1,888
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$18,318
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$12,287
Central Baptist College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,750
$30–48k
$12,659
$48–75k
$12,067
$75–110k
$14,382
$110k+
$11,408
Understanding Your Aid Package
Central Baptist College has a sticker price of $30,605 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $30,605/year
Average aid: $18,318 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,067/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,750/year
40% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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40%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
35%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$22,250
Range (25th–75th)$5,652 – $25,325
Median Parent PLUS Loans$14,764
Debt Manageability
0.48x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,789
Earnings Growth
+24%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-17,514
8th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$29,462
25th %ile
$65,716
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Baptist College Cost & Financial Aid
Central Baptist College's published tuition is $30,605 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,067—a difference of $18,538.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,750 at Central Baptist College. 40% of students receive Pell Grants.
Central Baptist College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Central graduates is $22,250, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $236 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $11,408 at Central—still $19,197 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
