by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Roberts Wesleyan University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The cost of attendance at Roberts Wesleyan University amounts to about $49,621.00 per academic year.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $38,826.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,795.00 |
| Total cost | $49,621.00 |
| That is 51% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $49,621.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$29,789.00 |
| Net price | $19,832.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $49,621.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$29,997.00 |
| Net price | $19,624.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 4.1% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Freshman year | $20,434.00 | $20,651.00 | $51,670.00 |
| Senior year | $23,072.00 | $23,316.00 | $58,338.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $86,940.00 | $87,862.00 | $219,837.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $33,121.00 | $33,472.00 | $83,750.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,001.00 | $1,011.00 | $2,530.00 |
| Total amount paid | $120,062.00 | $121,334.00 | $303,586.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Freshman year | $20,434.00 | $20,651.00 | $51,670.00 |
| Senior year | $21,278.00 | $21,504.00 | $53,803.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $41,712.00 | $42,154.00 | $105,473.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,891.00 | $16,059.00 | $40,182.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $480.00 | $485.00 | $1,214.00 |
| Total amount paid | $57,603.00 | $58,214.00 | $145,655.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $23,130.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $23,461.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,371.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $20,400.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,935.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,180.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,757.00 |
Use Roberts Wesleyan University Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at Roberts Wesleyan University is $19,000.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $10,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $19,000.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $32,700.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,750.00 |
| Middle income | $19,500.00 |
| High income | $18,750.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $18,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $20,500.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Roberts Wesleyan University amounts to $1,696.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Roberts Wesleyan University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.7% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Roberts Wesleyan University come to $252,364,816.00 across 9,867 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 24 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $15,063.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Roberts Wesleyan University, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.