In 2021, Lubbock Christian University's tuition was $26,678 a year.
In 2023, tuition increased 1.6%–from $26,257 the previous year. Usually, college tuition rises about 3% year.
If this information makes going to college seem daunting, remember, the advertized cost of tuition does not mean much if you plan to use financial aid to help pay for college. Many students pay a lot less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. Additionally, student loans can make thecost of college feel more doable until you've finishing school and found a job.
Lubbock Christian University meets 64% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at Lubbock Christian University is around $14,738 a year.
Students in the class of 2023 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $39,288 of debt.
Lubbock Christian University is a private, religious institution, which means it has the same tuition for students from Texas as it does for residents from other states.
Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. These institutions offer reduced tuition for those who qualify as Texas residents.
Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state status can cut the cost of college tuition. Don't forget to verify your state's eligibility criteria for as an in-state resident. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be additional requirements too, depending on the state you and your parents currently reside in.
Tuition at Lubbock Christian University is the same for each student.
International students usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.
International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.
In addition to 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 Lubbock Christian University.
Housing and campus dining at Lubbock Christian University costs $8,460 a year. This number includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a meal plan that enables you to eat in the Lubbock Christian University's on-campus cafeterias and dining facilities. Students who do not live on-campus but still want to use the dining facilities can choose to be on a meal plan. The cost of a mean plan, or board-only, is $4,616.
Board costs vary based on on the number of meals you intend to eat on-campus
The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The real cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and the materials required. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.
Most schools charge some yearly fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.
There may be other costs associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or playing on an intramural sports team. Many schools offer resources so that those who may struggle to participate because of cost can get help covering these fees.
The cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you plan to bring a car or will you need to use public transportation? All of these factors can drastically impact 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 transportation costs. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, transportation in a city could be pricey, but there may be more buses, trains and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Lubbock Christian Universityis in a suburb in Texas.
When estimating your budget for college, be sure to leave some room in your budget for the cost of things like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.
Now, let’s go over all of the costs we've covered, to get a better estimate of the actual cost of attending Lubbock Christian University.
What will the cost of attending Lubbock Christian University be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.
2023 Total Tuition and Expenses | |
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Tuition | $26,678 |
Room and Board | $8,460 |
Board Only | $4,108 |
Other expenses | $2,844 |
The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.
Total Estimated Costs | |
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On-Campus | $38,602 |
Off-Campus | $34,250 |
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.
Lubbock Christian University’s tuition and fees change based on: •Academic program for both full and part-time students •Course load for both full and part-time students
The majority of Lubbock Christian University undergrads use financial aid to help pay for school. In 2023, 939 of the 1,346 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Lubbock Christian University meets 64% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.
The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,738 a year. Around 70% of Lubbock Christian University undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Lubbock Christian University graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $39,288 of student loan debt.
The average debt for each loan type varies.
Average Debt By Loan Type | |
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Federal Loans | $29,730 |
State Loans | $34,574 |
Private Loans | $22,399 |
Most Common Loans for Lubbock Christian University Students | |
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Federal Loans | 66% |
State loans | 13% |
Private loans | 16% |
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 Lubbock Christian University financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.
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 2023, Lubbock Christian University awarded 904 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $6.6 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $2.07 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.
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 Lubbock Christian University 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 Lubbock Christian University was $14,738 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Lubbock Christian University seem more manageable.
Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students | |
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On-Campus | $23,864 |
Off-Campus | $19,512 |
What will attending Lubbock Christian University 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 understand the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Lubbock Christian University's net cost calculator on their website.
Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.
Lubbock Christian University does not have guaranteed tuition.
Lubbock Christian University offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.
Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to make attending more affordable. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.
Lubbock Christian University has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees
Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.
An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.
Lubbock Christian University's endowment was valued at $31.7 million in 2023, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Lubbock Christian University spends about $8,202 a year.
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