by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Criswell College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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What it costs to attend Criswell College amounts to about $26,555.00 annually.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $15,750.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,805.00 |
| Total cost | $26,555.00 |
| That is 19% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,555.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,118.00 |
| Net price | $20,437.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,555.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,395.00 |
| Net price | $19,160.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 7.3% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. 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 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| Freshman year | $20,562.00 | $21,933.00 | $28,499.00 |
| Senior year | $25,417.00 | $27,111.00 | $35,226.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $91,730.00 | $97,843.00 | $127,134.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $34,946.00 | $37,275.00 | $48,433.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,056.00 | $1,126.00 | $1,463.00 |
| Total amount paid | $126,675.00 | $135,118.00 | $175,567.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| Freshman year | $20,562.00 | $21,933.00 | $28,499.00 |
| Senior year | $22,068.00 | $23,538.00 | $30,585.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $42,630.00 | $45,471.00 | $59,084.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,241.00 | $17,323.00 | $22,509.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $491.00 | $523.00 | $680.00 |
| Total amount paid | $58,871.00 | $62,794.00 | $81,592.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $21,630.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $12,929.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $10,032.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,109.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,131.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,955.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Criswell College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Criswell College works out to $11,803.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,705.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,054.00 |
First-generation graduates of Criswell College take on $3,651.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Criswell College works out to $5,158.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Criswell College is Low (<5%).
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Criswell College amount to $7,420,296.00 spread across 387 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 7 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $9,726.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Criswell College, a few questions are worth asking:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
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.