Goldey-Beacom College's published cost of attendance is $26,502. Net price by income band shows modest variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,367, middle-income families pay around $15,777, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,121.
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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) | $26,502 |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,940 |
| Room and Board | $13,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,948 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,554 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,367 |
| $30–48k | $14,549 |
| $48–75k | $15,777 |
| $75–110k | $19,540 |
| $110k+ | $20,121 |
Goldey-Beacom College's published cost of attendance is $26,502. Net price by income band shows modest variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,367, middle-income families pay around $15,777, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,121. Azimuth ranks Goldey-Beacom College #284 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. Goldey-Beacom participates in federal need-based aid programs, and families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility. The college's business-focused curriculum and small size shape both the student experience and the aid structure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,900, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,700; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,348, median federal debt of $18,900 projects to a monthly payment of about $214 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — 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 Goldey-Beacom College earn median 4-year earnings of $52,348, placing Goldey-Beacom College in the 12.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,150 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Goldey-Beacom College in the 44.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Goldey-Beacom College #1196 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern is anchored in business and accounting fields, which dominate the institution's degree output. Business Administration represents the largest program by aggregate return, with 23 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,230. Finance follows with 18 graduates earning $58,992, and Psychology, General enrolls 16 students earning $51,665. These three programs form the core of Goldey-Beacom College's economic profile, reflecting the institution's focus on Business and related professional fields where employers recruit actively and early-career outcomes remain stable.
