Chestnut Hill College's published cost of attendance is $58,168. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $28,011, middle-income families pay around $22,714, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,175.
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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) | $58,168 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,870 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,198 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,970 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,011 |
| $30–48k | $24,447 |
| $48–75k | $22,714 |
| $75–110k | $28,168 |
| $110k+ | $33,175 |
Chestnut Hill College's published cost of attendance is $58,168. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $28,011, middle-income families pay around $22,714, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,175. Azimuth ranks Chestnut Hill College #1165 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. Chestnut Hill College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college's aid structure is need-based, with institutional grants available to qualifying students. Understanding how aid packages work at the institution level — rather than relying on sticker price alone — is essential to evaluating true affordability; see the net price illusion for how published costs and actual family payments diverge. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,389, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Chestnut Hill College's median four-year earnings of $55,964, median federal debt of $26,389 projects to a monthly payment of about $298 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Chestnut Hill College earn median 4-year earnings of $55,964, placing Chestnut Hill College in the 30.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,574 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Chestnut Hill College in the 38.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Chestnut Hill College #923 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Chestnut Hill College's concentration in business and professional fields. Human Services, General is the largest program with 43 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,375, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 29 students with median 4-year earnings of $51,339, and Business Administration delivers median 4-year earnings of $66,885 across 28 graduates. Together, these programs anchor the institution's return profile and align with the regional labor market in the Philadelphia area.
