Russell Sage College's published cost of attendance is $50,607. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $6,662, middle-income families pay around $21,326, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,526.
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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) | $50,607 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,164 |
| Room and Board | $14,048 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$27,690 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,917 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,662 |
| $30–48k | $41,141 |
| $48–75k | $21,326 |
| $75–110k | $24,302 |
| $110k+ | $26,526 |
Russell Sage College's published cost of attendance is $50,607. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $6,662, middle-income families pay around $21,326, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,526. Azimuth ranks Russell Sage College #744 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. Russell Sage College uses need-based aid to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,291; 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 $66,409, median federal debt of $22,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 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 Russell Sage College earn median 4-year earnings of $66,409, placing Russell Sage College in the 70.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,544 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Russell Sage College in the 77.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Russell Sage College #598 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Russell Sage College's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 90 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $89,836, which is 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other program graduates 43 students earning median 4-year earnings of $68,647, at 1.0x the benchmark. Psychology, General and Subject-Specific Teacher Education round out the top programs, with 36 and 26 graduates respectively earning $50,446 and $51,080 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Health — drives consistent outcomes across a focused portfolio aligned with stable, in-demand career pathways.
