Published cost of attendance is $31,313. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,517, middle-income families pay around $15,646, higher-income families pay approximately $24,590.
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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) | $31,313 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,294 |
| Room and Board | $9,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,650 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,621 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,692 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,517 |
| $30–48k | $15,027 |
| $48–75k | $15,646 |
| $75–110k | $20,665 |
| $110k+ | $24,590 |
Published cost of attendance is $31,313. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,517, middle-income families pay around $15,646, higher-income families pay approximately $24,590. Azimuth ranks Mid-America Christian University #560 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 60.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,394; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,200, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $298 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, 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 Mid-America Christian University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,200, placing Mid-America Christian University in the 30.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,429 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mid-America Christian University in the 64.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mid-America Christian University #821 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 62 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,276, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 54 students earning $59,866, and Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods enrolls 28 graduates earning $75,041. These programs reflect Mid-America Christian University's concentration in Business, which anchors the institution's economic profile and aligns with strong employer demand in the region.
