Published cost of attendance is $27,748. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,353, middle-income families pay around $20,636.
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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 |
Published cost of attendance is $27,748. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,353, middle-income families pay around $20,636. Azimuth ranks Criswell College #878 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 38.4 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,346. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,210, median federal debt 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.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
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.
