Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Life University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$15K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$2,400
=
Sticker Price
$41,295
$15K+$15K+$2,400=$41,295
Your Family Income
Sticker
$41,295
−
Your Aid
$11,032
=
Net Price
$30,263
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Life University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$41,295
Tuition and Fees
$15,036
Room and Board
$14,850
Books and Supplies
$2,400
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$11,504
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$29,791
Life University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$28,151
$30–48k
$28,136
$48–75k
$30,263
$75–110k
$33,995
$110k+
$30,883
Understanding Your Aid Package
Life University has a sticker price of $41,295 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $41,295/year
Average aid: $11,504 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$30,263/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$28,151/year
40% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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40%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
29%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$16,666
Range (25th–75th)$4,043 – $19,862
Median Parent PLUS Loans$20,335
Debt Manageability
0.32x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,397
Earnings Growth
+27%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-2,832
46th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$25,502
25th %ile
$73,921
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Life University Cost & Financial Aid
Life University's published tuition is $41,295 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $30,263—a difference of $11,032.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $28,151 at Life University. 40% of students receive Pell Grants.
Life University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Life University graduates is $16,666, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $177 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $30,883 at Life University—still $10,412 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
