Eastern University's published cost of attendance is $55,001. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $26,557, families in the lower-middle range pay around $22,232, middle-income families pay about $23,373, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $25,963, and higher-income families pay roughly $32,353.
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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) | $55,001 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,400 |
| Room and Board | $13,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,312 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,339 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,662 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $26,557 |
| $30–48k | $22,232 |
| $48–75k | $23,373 |
| $75–110k | $25,963 |
| $110k+ | $32,353 |
Eastern University's published cost of attendance is $55,001. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $26,557, families in the lower-middle range pay around $22,232, middle-income families pay about $23,373, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $25,963, and higher-income families pay roughly $32,353. Azimuth ranks Eastern University #1014 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. Eastern University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based grants, loans, and work-study. Most students receive some form of institutional aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,070; 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 Eastern University's median four-year earnings of $54,681, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 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 Eastern University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,681, placing Eastern University in the 24.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,449 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Eastern University in the 31.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Eastern University #1049 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Eastern University's concentration in business and professional fields. Teacher Education is the largest program with 52 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,736, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 48 students earning $60,237 four years after enrollment, while Nursing and Psychology, General round out the institution's major offerings with 39 and 31 graduates respectively. These programs anchor Eastern University's career outcomes and reflect the institution's focus on fields with direct pathways to stable employment and measurable financial returns.
