Hiram College's published cost of attendance is $40,572. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,550, middle-income families pay around $18,515, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,698.
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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) | $40,572 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,600 |
| Room and Board | $11,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$19,514 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,058 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,550 |
| $30–48k | $16,382 |
| $48–75k | $18,515 |
| $75–110k | $22,236 |
| $110k+ | $26,698 |
Hiram College's published cost of attendance is $40,572. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,550, middle-income families pay around $18,515, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,698. Azimuth ranks Hiram College #919 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. Hiram College participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to qualify for need-based support. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,700; 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 a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,304, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Hiram College earn median 4-year earnings of $52,304, placing Hiram College in the 12.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Hiram College in the 59.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Hiram College #1077 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Hiram College's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 23 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $75,185, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 22 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,501, while Accounting and Teacher Education round out the largest cohorts. These programs anchor the institution's return profile, with outcomes shaped by Business's concentration across the degree portfolio.
