Criswell College's published cost of attendance is $27,748. Net price by income band reflects the institution's aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $20,353, middle-income families pay around $20,636, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,900.
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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) | $27,748 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,750 |
| Room and Board | $9,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,842 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,118 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,630 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,353 |
| $30–48k | No data |
| $48–75k | $20,636 |
| $75–110k | $23,900 |
| $110k+ | No data |
Criswell College's published cost of attendance is $27,748. Net price by income band reflects the institution's aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $20,353, middle-income families pay around $20,636, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,900. Azimuth ranks Criswell College #878 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. Criswell College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packaging. The institution's aid structure is designed to make theological education accessible across income levels, though affordability outcomes depend on individual family circumstances and borrowing decisions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,346; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,210, median federal debt of $25,346 projects to a monthly payment of about $286 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Criswell College earn median 4-year earnings of $66,210, placing the institution in the 70.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Criswell College #562 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentrated focus on Theology, where graduates move into pastoral, educational, and faith-based leadership roles that typically offer stable but modest early-career compensation relative to secular professional fields. Bible/Biblical Studies is the dominant program, drawing the largest cohort and anchoring the institution's economic profile. Graduates in this field pursue roles in ministry, religious education, and faith-based organizational leadership — pathways that prioritize mission alignment and community impact over maximum early earnings. The institution's program portfolio is deliberately specialized, reflecting its theological mission rather than a broad-based university model. For students whose primary goal is long-term financial maximization in high-earning secular fields, Criswell College is not the optimal choice; for those committed to faith-based vocations and willing to accept the earnings trade-off that accompanies mission-driven work, the institution delivers predictable outcomes aligned with those career expectations.
