Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Central College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$21K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,335
=
Sticker Price
$37,773
$21K+$12K+$1,335=$37,773
Your Family Income
Sticker
$37,773
−
Your Aid
$18,241
=
Net Price
$19,532
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Central College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$37,773
Tuition and Fees
$20,988
Room and Board
$12,060
Books and Supplies
$1,335
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$14,396
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$23,377
Central College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$16,231
$30–48k
$16,237
$48–75k
$19,532
$75–110k
$21,936
$110k+
$27,165
Understanding Your Aid Package
Central College has a sticker price of $37,773 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: $37,773/year
Average aid: $14,396 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$19,532/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$16,231/year
22% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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22%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
22%
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$26,984
Range (25th–75th)$9,500 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$39,100
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)
$54,317
Earnings Growth
+11%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-6,673
30th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$38,298
25th %ile
$71,084
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Central College Cost & Financial Aid
Central College's published tuition is $37,773 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $19,532—a difference of $18,241.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $16,231 at Central College. 22% of students receive Pell Grants.
Central 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 College graduates is $26,984, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $27,165 at Central College—still $10,608 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
