Judson University's published cost of attendance is $43,137. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,701, middle-income families pay around $17,079, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,515.
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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) | $43,137 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,360 |
| Room and Board | $12,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,270 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,579 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,558 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,701 |
| $30–48k | $18,010 |
| $48–75k | $17,079 |
| $75–110k | $21,124 |
| $110k+ | $21,515 |
Judson University's published cost of attendance is $43,137. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,701, middle-income families pay around $17,079, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,515. Azimuth ranks Judson University #677 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. Judson University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works with families to construct aid packages that bridge the gap between sticker price and net cost. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,048; 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 $56,385, 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 Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Judson University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,385, placing Judson University in the 31.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,605 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Judson University in the 27.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Judson University #1098 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Judson University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 57 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $63,153, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 31 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,816, and Architecture delivers median 4-year earnings of $63,846 across 27 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's return profile and align with employer demand in the Midwest and beyond.
