Schreiner University's published cost of attendance is $48,004. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,863, middle-income families pay around $18,712, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,062.
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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) | $48,004 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,266 |
| Room and Board | $11,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $50 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,497 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,507 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,863 |
| $30–48k | $15,987 |
| $48–75k | $18,712 |
| $75–110k | $24,002 |
| $110k+ | $27,062 |
Schreiner University's published cost of attendance is $48,004. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,863, middle-income families pay around $18,712, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,062. Azimuth ranks Schreiner University #697 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. Schreiner University's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA to determine eligibility for institutional grants and federal aid programs. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,379; 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 $58,631, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 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 Schreiner University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,631, placing the institution in the 38.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Schreiner University sits in the 77.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Schreiner University #547 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 63.1 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to TX's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,626 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on health-related fields, reflecting Schreiner University's dominant program concentration. Nursing is the largest program with 56 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $92,978, performing at 1.0× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. Kinesiology enrolls 35 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,439, at 1.2× benchmark. Biology, General and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 17 and 15 graduates respectively earning $50,514 and $45,846 in median 4-year earnings. This concentration in health and applied professional fields aligns with strong regional demand and stable career pathways in Texas's healthcare and wellness sectors.
