Paying for Central College

2024 Tuition & Fee	$20,988 6.00%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central College (Central) is $20,988 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Central.

97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,764. It could cover 51.29% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $26,961 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Central's 4-year tuition is $90,094, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $162,264.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central College is $20,988. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 6.00% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,247 , a 6.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Central Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$19,800	$14,102
2023-2024	$20,988	$15,462
Change % 2023-2024	6.00%	9.64%
2024-2025	$22,247	$16,953

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Central. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $874.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$825
	2023-2024	$874
	2024-2025	$926

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,462. The Living costs increased by 9.64% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Central's 2024 on-campus COA is $37,725 and off-campus COA is $37,725.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Central
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$20,988
Room & Board	$12,220	$12,220
Personal Expenses	$3,242	$3,242
Books & Supplies	$1,275
Cost of Attendance	$37,725	$37,725

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Central?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Central is $90,094.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Central 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$21,585	$22,199	$22,830	$23,480	$90,094
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$22,199	$22,830	$23,480	$24,148	$92,657
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$22,830	$23,480	$24,148	$24,835	$95,293
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$23,480	$24,148	$24,835	$25,541	$98,003
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$24,148	$24,835	$25,541	$26,268	$100,791

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $162,264.

Central 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$38,827	$39,962	$41,134	$42,341	$162,264
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$39,962	$41,134	$42,341	$43,587	$167,024
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$41,134	$42,341	$43,587	$44,871	$171,933
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$42,341	$43,587	$44,871	$46,195	$176,994
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$43,587	$44,871	$46,195	$47,560	$182,213

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $119,208.

Central 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$28,063	$29,198	$30,370	$31,577	$119,208
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$29,198	$30,370	$31,577	$32,823	$123,968
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$30,370	$31,577	$32,823	$34,107	$128,877
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$31,577	$32,823	$34,107	$35,431	$133,938
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$32,823	$34,107	$35,431	$36,796	$139,157

	In-State	Out-of-State
Central College	$20,988
Drake University	$49,944
Upper Iowa University	$19,000
Saint Ambrose University	$35,598
Maharishi International University	$16,530
Morningside University	$38,190