Roberts Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $52,919. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,922, middle-income families pay around $19,241, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,297.
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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) | $52,919 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,826 |
| Room and Board | $12,976 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,789 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,130 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,922 |
| $30–48k | $14,396 |
| $48–75k | $19,241 |
| $75–110k | $23,788 |
| $110k+ | $27,297 |
Roberts Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $52,919. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,922, middle-income families pay around $19,241, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,297. Azimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #856 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. Roberts Wesleyan participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with federal and state grant opportunities to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,812; 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 $64,802, median federal debt of $23,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $268 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Roberts Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,802, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,615 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 42.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #865 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Roberts Wesleyan University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 74 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,146, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Education, Other program graduates 52 students earning $48,623, and the The Health Administration program graduates 31 students earning $62,455. These health-sciences-anchored programs drive consistent outcomes across Roberts Wesleyan University's degree portfolio, with Social Work and Homeland Security rounding out the largest cohorts and contributing to the institution's overall earnings profile.
