Villa Maria College's published cost of attendance is $36,335. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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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) | $36,335 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,670 |
| Room and Board | $9,620 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$22,841 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,494 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,049 |
| $30–48k | $13,265 |
| $48–75k | $12,274 |
| $75–110k | $12,775 |
| $110k+ | $25,069 |
Villa Maria College's published cost of attendance is $36,335. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,049; middle-income families pay around $12,274; higher-income families pay approximately $25,069. Azimuth ranks Villa Maria College #222 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. Villa Maria College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The college applies the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packaging. Families should review the college's financial aid page for current aid policies and application deadlines, as aid structures can shift year to year. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,975; 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 $41,151, median federal debt of $21,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $240 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Villa Maria College earn median 4-year earnings of $41,151, placing the institution in the 1.6th percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,359 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Villa Maria College in the 17.9th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Villa Maria College #1396 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 5.7th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to NY's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential).
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's focus on Visual and Performing Arts, which represents 56% of graduates. Graphic Communications leads with 21 graduates earning median earnings of $35,482, followed by Design and Applied Arts with 21 graduates earning $48,379. While institution-level earnings track NY's regional labor market, specific programs deliver materially stronger outcomes — Design and Applied Arts graduates earn $48,379, roughly 0.8× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field.
