by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Morton College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at Morton College fell between $12,170.00 to $14,474.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: around $12,170.00 in-state versus $14,474.00 for non-residents.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $10,110.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $2,060.00 |
| Total cost | $12,170.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,170.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,610.00 |
| Net price | $4,560.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,170.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,795.00 |
| Net price | $3,375.00 |
| That is 82% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,414.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $2,060.00 |
| Total cost | $14,474.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,474.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,610.00 |
| Net price | $6,864.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,474.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,795.00 |
| Net price | $5,679.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at about 4.5% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $3,528.00 | $4,766.00 | $12,720.00 |
| Senior year | $4,028.00 | $5,442.00 | $14,524.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $15,096.00 | $20,396.00 | $54,435.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,751.00 | $7,770.00 | $20,738.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $174.00 | $235.00 | $626.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,847.00 | $28,167.00 | $75,172.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $3,528.00 | $4,766.00 | $12,720.00 |
| Senior year | $3,687.00 | $4,982.00 | $13,295.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $7,215.00 | $9,748.00 | $26,015.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,748.00 | $3,713.00 | $9,911.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $83.00 | $112.00 | $299.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,963.00 | $13,461.00 | $35,926.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $5,936.00 | $7,174.00 | $15,128.00 |
| Senior year | $6,777.00 | $8,192.00 | $17,274.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $25,401.00 | $30,702.00 | $64,740.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,677.00 | $11,696.00 | $24,664.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $292.00 | $353.00 | $745.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,078.00 | $42,398.00 | $89,404.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Freshman year | $5,936.00 | $7,174.00 | $15,128.00 |
| Senior year | $6,204.00 | $7,498.00 | $15,812.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $12,140.00 | $14,673.00 | $30,940.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,625.00 | $5,590.00 | $11,787.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $140.00 | $169.00 | $356.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,764.00 | $20,263.00 | $42,727.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,191.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,763.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,934.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,210.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,898.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,123.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Morton College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Morton College works out to $5,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $8,750.00 |
| 90th | $16,500.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,000.00 |
| Middle income | $5,250.00 |
| High income | $5,375.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $625.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
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 median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Morton College works out to $250.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The default-rate category at Morton College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 15.2% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Morton College reach $22,819,310.00 covering 2,020 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 13 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,628.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Morton College, consider the following:
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.