Cost & Affordability

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Admission & Aid
Cost & Affordability

Cost & Affordability

Earning a degree from a private college is more affordable than you might think.

Xվ�� is consistently named one of the best values among the nation's top colleges. We believe that a transformative education should be within reach for everyone. That's why we're proud to meet 100% of your calculated financial need—it's called the Xվ�� Promise. And with our commitment to helping you graduate in four years, you can enter your career or pursue further studies on time. The return on investment you get from Xվ�� is a dividend that will pay you back for the rest of your life. Through generous scholarships and aid, a Xվ�� degree is well within your financial reach.

Cost of Attendance 2025-2026 Annual

Tuition	$54,890
Housing	$7,425
Food	$7,425
Student Fee	$600
TOTAL	$70,340

Included in tuition, housing, and food is access to physical and mental health care at Xվ��’s Student Health & Counseling center. In addition, we estimate the average domestic student will spend about $4,005 for related expenses, such as books, transportation, and personal expenses, whereas international students can expect $5,340 in similar expenses including international student health insurance.

At Xվ��, more than 90% of students
receive financial aid.

CENTRE MEETS FULL FINANCIAL NEED

See Beyond College Cost

At Xվ��, you are our greatest investment. With the Xվ�� Promise, we guarantee to meet your full calculated financial need and make an exceptional degree affordable.

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We Invest In You

Our investment in you can help you and your family meet the total cost of attendance beyond your participation in federal and state aid programs.

100%

We Meet Full Need

THE CENTRE PROMISE MEETS FULL CALCULATED FINANCIAL NEED.

$52M

Scholarships & Grants

CENTRE WILL AWARD OVER $52 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS THIS YEAR.

$40K

Average Aid Given

CENTRE'S GENEROUS AID PACKAGE PLACES A PRIVATE COLLEGE EDUCATION WITHIN YOUR FINANCIAL REACH.

Nationally Ranked

CENTRE IS RANKED #7 IN THE NATION FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.

90%

Pay Less Than Sticker Price

NEARLY ALL STUDENTS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID.

Financial Aid Case Studies

Based upon 2024-2025 tuition, housing, and food.

Family A
Household: One-child, single-parent
Household Income: $52,000

Cost of Attendance	$66,760
Family Contribution*	$3,490
CALCULATED NEED	$63,270
Scholarships/Grants	$55,770
Work-Study	$2,000
Loans	$5,500
TOTAL AID AWARDED	$63,270

Family B
Household: Two-children, two-parent
Household Income: $113,000

Cost of Attendance	$66,760
Family Contribution*	$13,660
CALCULATED NEED	$53,100
Scholarships/Grants	$45,600
Work-Study	$2,000
Loans	$5,500
TOTAL AID AWARDED	$53,100

Family C
Household: Two-children, two-parent
Household Income: $195,000

Cost of Attendance	$66,760
Family Contribution*	$27,660
CALCULATED NEED	$39,100
Scholarships/Grants	$33,600
Work-Study	$0
Loans	$5,500
TOTAL AID AWARDED	$39,100

Family D
Household: Two-children, one-parent
Household Income: $258,000

Cost of Attendance	$66,760
Family Contribution*	$37,260
CALCULATED NEED	$29,500
Scholarships/Grants	$24,000
Work-Study	$0
Loans	$5,500
TOTAL AID AWARDED	$29,500

*Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

Understanding financial aid can be an overwhelming part of your college search. Start here to learn more about scholarships, grants, and loans and how Xվ�� can help you and your family to comfortably meet the total cost of attending college.

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