Net Price Guide 2026

Net price can be a better affordability signal than published tuition because it reflects typical grants and aid. Use this guide to compare schools by reported net price.

What Net Price MeansEstimated cost after grants and aid, not the full sticker price.
Why It MattersIt can better reflect family budget pressure.
Next StepOpen a college profile or use the comparison tools before making a budget decision.
Interactive Table

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RankUniversityLocationTypeIn-State TuitionOut-of-State TuitionTotal CostNet PriceMedian EarningsValue Score
1College of Biblical Studies-HoustonHouston, TXPrivate Nonprofit$9,350$9,350$11,523$672$39,260
2San Diego Christian CollegeSantee, CAPrivate Nonprofit$28,012$28,012$31,745$992$49,766
3Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield, ILPrivate Nonprofit$12,320$12,320$16,515$2,835$46,989
4CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York, NYPublic$7,382$15,332$13,905$2,984$63,163
5CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York, NYPublic$7,464$15,414$14,170$3,033$75,971
6CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NYPublic$7,452$15,402$14,151$3,103$60,752
7CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx, NYPublic$7,410$15,360$14,121$3,148$58,013
8CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, NYPublic$7,470$15,420$14,212$3,203$56,195
9Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TXPublic$7,894$19,454$15,558$3,637$48,386
10CUNY City CollegeNew York, NYPublic$7,340$15,290$14,403$3,776$66,039
11California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic$7,160$19,760$18,403$3,967$59,211
12Indiana University-KokomoKokomo, INPublic$8,424$22,811$11,837$3,968$49,917
13CUNY Queens CollegeQueens, NYPublic$7,538$15,488$14,367$4,195$62,763
14CUNY York CollegeJamaica, NYPublic$7,358$15,308$14,330$4,456$56,945
15California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CAPublic$8,093$20,693$17,427$4,564$59,977
16Universidad Central de BayamonBayamón, PRPrivate Nonprofit$5,986$5,986$12,976$4,827$25,021
17The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TXPublic$9,987$19,827$16,830$4,831$49,620
18Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NMPublic$7,194$9,174$18,940$4,904$38,550
19Dalton State CollegeDalton, GAPublic$3,336$10,656$12,719$5,012$40,251
20CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn, NYPublic$7,332$15,282$14,110$5,127$49,365
21Indiana University-NorthwestGary, INPublic$8,424$22,811$13,989$5,130$43,361
22Humphreys UniversityStockton, CAPrivate Nonprofit$13,500$13,500$20,918$5,524$39,248
23Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce, OHPrivate Nonprofit$16,448$16,448$25,676$5,567$38,298
24College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island, NYPublic$7,490$15,440$14,795$5,579$53,501
25California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CAPublic$8,090$20,690$19,522$5,652$59,009
26CUNY Medgar Evers CollegeBrooklyn, NYPublic$7,352$15,302$14,771$5,718$46,498
27California State University-StanislausTurlock, CAPublic$8,246$20,846$19,739$6,067$63,188
28Purdue University NorthwestHammond, INPublic$8,675$16,094$15,571$6,079$48,318
29Berea CollegeBerea, KYPrivate Nonprofit$51,658$51,658$60,718$6,106$43,150
30Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJPrivate Nonprofit$62,688$62,688$84,040$6,128$110,066
31United States Merchant Marine AcademyKings Point, NYPublic$895$895$9,168$6,174$90,610
32Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NCPublic$6,536$10,536$17,701$6,364$40,026
33Atlantic UniversityGuaynabo, PRPrivate Nonprofit$8,280$8,280$12,986$6,425$25,272
34University of FloridaGainesville, FLPublic$6,381$28,659$22,523$6,541$71,588
35California State University-FullertonFullerton, CAPublic$7,470$20,070$18,269$6,555$62,951
36University of Science and Arts of OklahomaChickasha, OKPublic$9,000$20,190$20,662$6,624$41,913
37Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton, GAPublic$3,268$10,588$13,956$6,842$34,996
38California State University-FresnoFresno, CAPublic$7,350$19,950$20,095$7,000$61,244
39University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MIPublic$14,704$28,320$20,915$7,007$53,230
40California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CAPublic$7,458$20,058$20,485$7,021$59,115
41Louisiana State University-ShreveportShreveport, LAPublic$7,518$7,518$19,461$7,022$47,477
42University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, MEPublic$9,402$14,862$19,113$7,035$40,956
43Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo, PRPrivate Nonprofit$7,750$7,750$14,224$7,051$26,223
44Louisiana State University at AlexandriaAlexandria, LAPublic$7,050$14,650$15,550$7,065$42,205
45Wiley UniversityMarshall, TXPrivate Nonprofit$12,500$12,500$19,097$7,092$33,159
46Le Moyne-Owen CollegeMemphis, TNPrivate Nonprofit$12,076$12,076$19,001$7,099$35,594
47New College of FloridaSarasota, FLPublic$6,916$29,944$24,449$7,195$48,082
48Puerto Rico Conservatory of MusicSan Juan, PRPublic$3,370$3,850$12,920$7,260$19,474
49Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityGoodwell, OKPublic$8,092$8,673$15,055$7,413$44,933
50University of the Virgin IslandsCharlotte Amalie, VIPublic$5,957$16,557$17,771$7,469$38,681

How to Use This Page

  • Use net price for affordability research.
  • Compare it with total cost and tuition.
  • Remember that personal aid offers can differ.

Method Notes

Use the table as a starting point, then review each college profile for cost, net price, earnings, debt, graduation rate, and fit.

Figures are designed for comparison and may not match a student’s final bill. Residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees, course load, and family income can change the real cost.