Culver-Stockton College

In 2021, tuition for full-time students at Culver-Stockton College was $28,000 a year.

In 2021, tuition increased 2.51%–from $27,315 the previous year. On average, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.

If this makes attending the college of your dreams sound impossible, remember, the total cost of tuition isn't necessarily what you will have to pay to attend a school. Many students pay far less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts kick in. Plus, student loans can make thecost of college more manageable until after graduation.

Culver-Stockton College: In-state vs. Out-of-State Tuition

Culver-Stockton College is a private, religious institution, so it has the same tuition for residents of Missouri as it does for residents from other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. These institutions offer reduced tuition for those who qualify as Missouri residents.

Attending a college where you qualify for in-state tuition can save significant money on the cost of tuition, as well as loans and interest owed. Take the time to check your state's requirements for as an in-state resident. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be other criteria too, depending on where you live.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to C-SC?

Tuition at C-SC is the same for all students.

International students usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but may qualify for private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.. International students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for the following types of financial support at C-SC:

• On-campus jobs
• Loans from outsideC-SC
• Athletic Awards
• C-SC-specific scholarships
• International Students Tuition Waivers

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships and athletic awards.

C-SC Housing Expenses and Other Costs

In addition to the cost of tuition, there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at C-SC.

Room and Board Costs at C-SC

Housing and campus dining at C-SC is $9,045 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a meal plan that enables you to eat all or some of your meals the school dining halls. Students who do not live on-campus but still want to use the dining facilities can opt-in for a meal plan. The cost of a mean plan, or board-only, is $4,700.

Meal-plan costs can depend on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.

How Much Do Books Cost at C-SC?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The real cost of books depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.

Yearly Fees

Most schools also have fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more. Full-time undergrads at C-SC pay $495 in fees each academic year.

There may be additional fees associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Most colleges offer ways so that those who may struggle to participate because of cost can find ways to lower or eliminate these costs.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Transportation costs at C-SC

The cost of transportation in college depends on a few key factors. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school?. Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus walkable? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use public transportation? All of these questions can make a big difference in your estimated cost of transportation. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

A school's location can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the other hand transportation in an urban area may be costly, but there may be more buses, trains or low-cost flight options to actually get to school. The Culver-Stockton College campus is in a rural setting in Missouri.

Other College Costs

When creating a budget for college, don’t forget to consider the cost of things like movies, takeouts, furniture or appliances for your dorm or housing, and essentials like laundry detergent, toothpaste and toilet paper.

Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better idea of what is really costs to go to C-SC.

How Much Does C-SC Cost?

2021 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$28,000
Room and Board	$9,045
Board Only	$4,700
Yearly Fees	$495
Other expenses	$400

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$39,040
Off-Campus	$34,695

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Culver-Stockton College Financial Aid

The majority of Culver-Stockton College undergrads use financial aid to help pay for school. In 2021, 678 of the 954 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. C-SC meets 72.44% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $20,310 a year. Around 81.5% of C-SC undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. C-SC graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $31,242 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$22,049
State Loans	$0
C-SC-Specific Loans	$145
Private Loans	$9,047

Most Common Loans for C-SC Students
Federal Loans	81.5%
Institutional Loans	4.03%
Private loans	29.8%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on C-SC financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Culver-Stockton College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2021, C-SC awarded 678 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $9.1 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $2.01 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of C-SC

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for C-SC students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at C-SC was $20,310 in 2021. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of C-SC seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$18,730
Off-Campus	$14,385

What will attending C-SC really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families make more informed decisions about the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the C-SC's net cost calculator on their website.

C-SC Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

C-SC does not have guaranteed tuition.

A Prepaid Tuition Plan is not available for C-SC students.

C-SC offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

C-SC Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to make attending more affordable. Some schools offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

C-SC has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - International Students - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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