Lindsey Wilson College's published cost of attendance is $40,879. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,745, middle-income families pay around $16,066, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,182.
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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) | $40,879 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,808 |
| Room and Board | $10,178 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,809 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,070 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,745 |
| $30–48k | $10,966 |
| $48–75k | $16,066 |
| $75–110k | $17,208 |
| $110k+ | $18,182 |
Lindsey Wilson College's published cost of attendance is $40,879. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,745, middle-income families pay around $16,066, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,182. Azimuth ranks Lindsey Wilson College #183 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. Lindsey Wilson College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay through grants and scholarships. The affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry: understanding how net price differs from published cost is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,784, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,000; 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 the institution's median four-year earnings of $43,852, median federal debt of $16,784 projects to a monthly payment of about $190 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Lindsey Wilson College earn median 4-year earnings of $43,852, placing the institution in the 2.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Lindsey Wilson College sits in the 52.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lindsey Wilson College #1244 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Lindsey Wilson College's concentration in Public Administration. Human Services, General is the largest program with 170 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,004, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration follows with 53 graduates earning $59,415, and the The Communication and The Media Studies program graduates 27 students earning $39,686. These programs anchor the institution's economic profile and drive long-term outcomes for students pursuing careers in public service and related fields.
