Milligan University's published cost of attendance is $52,511. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,118, middle-income families pay around $16,351, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,390.
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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) | $52,511 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,450 |
| Room and Board | $8,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,146 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,365 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,118 |
| $30–48k | $14,635 |
| $48–75k | $16,351 |
| $75–110k | $22,348 |
| $110k+ | $26,390 |
Milligan University's published cost of attendance is $52,511. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,118, middle-income families pay around $16,351, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,390. Azimuth ranks Milligan University #924 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. Milligan University participates in federal need-based aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with loans and work-study to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,219, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,972; 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 $55,216, median federal debt of $25,219 projects to a monthly payment of about $285 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 Milligan University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,216, placing Milligan University in the 30.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,652 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Milligan University in the 24.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Milligan University #1065 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Milligan University's concentration in business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 27 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,990, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 24 students earning $59,605, while Kinesiology with 20 graduates reaches $55,866. These programs anchor Milligan University's earnings profile and align with the institution's dominant focus on Business education, positioning graduates for stable career pathways and long-term financial outcomes.
