Providence Christian College's published cost of attendance is $53,447. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $23,481, while middle-income families pay around $40,748.
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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) | $53,447 |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,963 |
| Room and Board | $11,444 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,284 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,163 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,481 |
| $30–48k | $19,669 |
| $48–75k | $40,748 |
| $75–110k | No data |
| $110k+ | No data |
Providence Christian College's published cost of attendance is $53,447. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $23,481, while middle-income families pay around $40,748. Azimuth ranks Providence Christian College #897 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. Providence Christian College structures aid through need-based and merit-based pathways. Families apply using the FAFSA and institutional aid forms. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,843; 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 $46,288, 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 .
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Graduates of Providence Christian College earn median 4-year earnings of $46,288, placing the institution in the 3.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Providence Christian College #1297 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings profile reflects a liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes humanities, social sciences, and professional preparation, with graduates moving into education, nonprofit leadership, business, and ministry-aligned careers. Program-level outcomes show strength across several fields. General Studies represents the largest aggregate return by cohort scale and earnings combination, with 21 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,640. The institution's dominant program family — Liberal Arts — anchors the earnings story, with graduates typically moving into stable, mission-aligned roles in education, social services, and organizational leadership. These outcomes align with Providence Christian College's institutional mission and the career pathways characteristic of faith-based liberal arts colleges in CA.
