50 Most Affordable Christian Colleges and Universities

By OCC Staff

Online Christian Colleges (OCC) is pleased to present our list of the Most Affordable Christian Colleges and Universities. Featuring institutions built upon a Christian foundation, each one of the highlighted strives to offer affordability without compromising the quality of their programs. As the cost of tuition continues to rise, it is in the spirit of stewardship, wisdom, and discernment that OCC offers this ranking. It’s a tool to assist students and families in selecting the best educational program which will meet both their needs and budget.

To be considered for this ranking, each school had to be a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) or member eligible. We then collected the “average net price” data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). NCES generates the average net price for each school by subtracting the average amount of multiple sources of financial aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the combination of the published:

tuition
required fees
books
a weighted average for room and board.

50. Eastern Nazarene College

Net Price: $19,512

Located in the city of Quincy, Massachusetts, Eastern Nazarene College (ENC) is a private, Christian college of the liberal arts and sciences. ENC’s campus is in a picturesque New England setting, located in an urban residential neighborhood just a few minutes from downtown Boston. An official college of the Church of the Nazarene for the Eastern educational region, ENC was established in 1900. It’s founded on the core values of:

Transformational Education
Faithful Authenticity
Institutional Vitality
Service Orientation
Multicultural Understanding
Christian Faith
Intentionally Collaborative
the Pursuit of Excellence

The College’s mission statement declares its desire to “serve God, the Church, and the World by providing a quality liberal arts education to students of all ages.” The statement continues, “Consistent with its Wesleyan heritage, ENC seeks to create and maintain an environment which awakens and fosters truth, righteousness, justice and holiness as made possible by God’s transforming grace through Jesus Christ.”

Eastern Nazarene College has a total student population of 1,100, including a little over 900 undergraduate students, with a student:faculty ratio of 141. ENC is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. A variety of undergraduate programs are available through ENC’s departments which cover a wide range of subjects including:

business
science
education
communication arts, and more

Several adult study programs are also offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

The average net cost of attending ENC is $19,512. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $30,815. However, financial aid is available in many forms including grants, scholarships, and loans. All beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

49. Milligan College

Net Price: $19,460

Milligan College is a private, Christian liberal arts institution located in the mountains of Upper East Tennessee. Established in 1866, the College was founded by the Reverend Wilson G. Barker, a minister of a congregation of the Disciples of Christ. Beginning as a private secondary school in 1881 the school began offering collegiate level programs. Today, Milligan College’s mission is to “honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders.”The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Milligan College has a total student population of over 1,000, including approximately 900 undergraduate students. The average student:faculty ratio is 9:1. More than 100 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees, and concentrations are offered in a variety of areas.

A number of graduate degrees and adult degree completion programs are also offered through Milligan College’s Graduate & Professional Studies department. Milligan College’s average net price is $19,460. The estimated tuition and fees are $31,450. However, thanks to the many financial aid options available to students, the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 100% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students do receive some financial assistance.

48. North Central University

Net Price: $19,442

North Central University, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a private, coeducational, Christian institution. Affiliated with the Assemblies of God denomination, the University was established in 1930 as the North Central Bible Institute. In 1998 it obtained university status and adopted its current name. North Central University’s campus is located in a unique urban environment in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. It’s an area that offers students plenty of opportunities for recreation, ministry, and academic and career advancement. As a Bible-based, Christ-centered, Pentecostal institution, North Central Association’s mission is to prepare students “to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world.” The University’s vision is to “be recognized as a globally influential university that prepares exemplary Pentecostal leaders and ministers.” North Central University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

North Central University offers more than 60 majors and minors and is comprised of several colleges.

North Central University also offers a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership. The University has a total enrollment figure of over 1,200, the vast majority of whom are undergraduate students.The average student:faculty ratio of 14:1. The average net cost of attending North Central University is $19,442. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $22,240. However, financial aid is available in many forms. All beginning; full-time undergraduates receive some financial assistance.

47. Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Net Price: $19,442

Located in Mount Vernon, Ohio Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution. It is designated the Zone A College of the Church of the Nazarene by the denomination’s General Assembly. Mount Vernon Nazarene University was founded in 1968. It’s one of eight U.S. colleges affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. The University’s location was selected largely in part for its proximity to a large portion of the Nazarene population. It’s accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition to its main campus, the University operates several satellite locations in:

Columbus-New Albany
Mansfield
Newark

These locations serve the University’s Graduate and Professional Studies Program which is geared towards non-traditional students.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers over 80 areas of study.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University also offers an Honors Program for gifted students.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $19,442. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $26,950. However, 100% of these students do receive some sort of financial aid, bringing down the net cost of attending.

46. Huntington University

Net Price: $19,305

Huntington University, located in Huntington, Indiana, is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts university. Established in 1889 as the Central College by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, the school was renamed Huntington College in 1917. The College is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2005 it achieved university status and adopted its present name.

Huntington University’s mission is to “develop in students a commitment to scholarship that is persistent in its pursuit of truth… [to] educate students broadly for a life of moral and spiritual integrity, personal and social responsibility, and continued quest for wisdom; equip students for a variety of vocations so that they may glorify the Creator… [and to] help students develop their abilities for a life of God-honoring service to others and for personal fulfillment.”

Huntington University’s student population includes more than 1,200 students, including approximately 1,000 undergraduates. Its average student:faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Over 70 undergraduate, pre-professional and graduate-level degrees are offered. Undergraduate programs include:

Agricultural studies
Bible and Religion
Kinesiology and Sport Leadership, and more

Huntington University’s net cost is $19,305. The estimated tuition and fee expenses are $$25,400. However, this number is reduced by the several financial aid options available. Currently 100% of beginning, full-time undergraduates do receive some type of financial assistance.

45. Missouri Baptist University

Net Price: $19,294

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, Missouri Baptist University is a private, Christian institution. The University began in 1964 as a campus extension of Hannibal-LaGrange College. A few years after its founding, the College moved to its original 81-acre campus and in 1973 the first students graduated with their Bachelor of Arts degree. Initial accreditation was granted in 1978 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools through which the University continues to be accredited today. In 2000 the school, by then known by its current name of Missouri Baptist University, was approved to offer its first program at the master’s level, the Master of Science in Education.

Missouri Baptist University’s mission is to educate students “in an environment where academic excellence is emphasized and a Biblically-based Christian perspective is maintained.” The University continues to be “committed to enriching its students’ lives spiritually, intellectually, and professionally and to preparing students to serve in a global and culturally diverse society.” The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a wide range of areas. The average net price of attending Missouri Baptist University is $19,294. The estimated tuition and fees are $24,924. However, thanks to the many financial aid options available, the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 99% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

44. Kentucky Christian University

Net Price: $19,189

Kentucky Christian University, located in Grayson, Kentucky, is a private, Christian, comprehensive institution. Established in 1919 as the Christian Normal Institute, the school was founded by J. W. Lusby and J. O. Snodgrass as a high school and a junior college to train public school teachers. In the early 1920s the focus of the school shifted to educating students for Christian Ministry. Kentucky Christian University continues to be affiliated with the Christian churches and churches of Christ. Kentucky Christian University’s mission is to be “an intentionally Christ-centered academic community that seeks to engage students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as efficient Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the Church and society.” The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Kentucky Christian University also offers a variety of online programs. Kentucky Christian University has a total enrollment figure of just over 600 students, including 550 undergraduates, with an average student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The University’s average net price is $19,189. The estimated tuition and fees are $18,560. However, thanks to the many financial aid options available to students, the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 99% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students do receive some type of financial assistance.

43. North Park University

Net Price: $19,158

North Park University is a private Christian institution located in Chicago, Illinois. Affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University shares its campus with the denomination’s North Park Theological Seminary. Located on Chicago’s north side, the University works to engage those in its neighborhood and city. North Park University was founded in 1891 and operates with the mission of preparing “students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.” The University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1926.

North Park University offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and programs including several pre-professional options in the areas of law, medicine, and art therapy. Graduate programs are offered in the areas of business and nonprofit management, counseling psychology, education, music, and others. Several adult degree completion and online programs are also available. North Park University has a total student population of more than 3,100, including over 2,100 undergraduates, with an average student: faculty ratio of 11:1. The average net price of attending North Park University is $19,158. Tuition and fees are estimated to be $27,210. However, the net cost is reduced, thanks to the many financial aid options available. 100% of full-time beginning undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

42. MidAmerica Nazarene University

Net Price: $19,143

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private, Christian liberal arts institution located in Olathe, Kansas and affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Founded in 1966 as the MidAmerica Nazarene College, today MNU’s mission is to be a “transformative university that nurtures Christlike community, pursues academic excellence, and cultivates a passion to serve.” MNU’s main campus is located just 19 miles southwest of Downtown Kansas City and features more than 100 acres. In addition to its main campus in Olathe, the University operates campuses at the Santa Fe Commons Site, also in Olathe, KS, and the Liberty Site in Liberty, Missouri.

MidAmerica Nazarene University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. More than 40 undergraduate academic programs are offered as well as over a dozen graduate and professional degree programs. The top five major-picks of first-time freshmen include:

Nursing
Elementary Education
Business Administration
Sports Management
Ministry

MNU’s graduate and professional studies programs are offered in the areas of:

Counseling
Education
Business
Nursing

MNU also offers several pre-professional programs, study abroad, and an honors program. Approximately 2,000 students are currently enrolled, including over 1,300 undergraduates. Average student:faculty ratio of 7:1. The average net price of attending MNU is $19,143. The tuition and fees are estimated to be $28,150. 90% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive financial aid.

41. Cornerstone University

Net Price: 18,951

Cornerstone University is a private, independent, non-denominational Christian institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1941 the university went through several incarnations. In 1999 the state of Michigan granted approval for the College to become known as Cornerstone University. Today, University’s vision is to “create a thriving community of fully devoted followers of Jesus in a spiritually contagious, academically excellent, richly resourced, and culturally diverse learning environment that attracts outstanding students, faculty, and staff who influence our world for Christ, His church, and His kingdom.”

Cornerstone University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.Cornerstone University offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, seminary, online and adult learning degrees and programs. All classes are taught by professors who care about their students. The University has a total enrollment of more than 2,500, including over 2,000 undergraduate students. Average student:faculty ratio is 20:1. Cornerstone University’s average net price is $18,951. The University’s estimated tuition and fees are $26,860. Currently, 100% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

40. Nyack College

Net Price: $18,904

Nyack College is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution located in the village of Nyack, New York. Affiliated with The Christian and Missionary Alliance, Nyack College is home to the Alliance Theological Seminary, which serves as the denomination’s official seminary. It was established in 1882. Seeking to “exalt Jesus Christ,” Nyack College’s philosophy of education is based on the core pillars of:

Academic Excellence
Global Engagement
International Diversity
Personal Transformation
Social Relevance
The College’s formal mission statement declares that “Nyack College, a Christian and Missionary Alliance educational institution, through its undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs, pursues its historic mission of preparing men and women to ‘take the whole Gospel to the whole world.’”

It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Nyack College offers a wide variety of degrees and majors. Comprised of several colleges, schools, and seminary. The College has a total enrollment figure of more than 2,600, including over 1,500 undergraduate students, with an average student: faculty ratio 12:1. Nyack College’s average net price is $18,904. The estimated tuition and fees are $24,850. However,there are many financial aid options available to students. Currently, 100% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students do receive some type of financial assistance.

39. University of the Southwest

Net Price: $18,823

The University of the Southwest (USW) is a private, four-year Christian university located in Hobbs, New Mexico. USW was formally established in 1962 as an independent, non-denominational, four-year liberal arts college. The University is built on a foundation of Christian values with a mission to be a “Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative.” USW is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The University boasts a total undergraduate enrollment figure of more than 1,000, including over 400 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 17:1.

USW offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Education. All of USW’s graduate programs are offered fully online. USW’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $18,823. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $15,456. However, 94% of these students do receive some type of financial aid.

38. Oklahoma Christian University

Net Price: $18,758

Oklahoma Christian University (OC) is a private, coeducational, comprehensive, Christian, liberal arts university in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Established in 1950 as Central Christian College, over the years OC has expanded and grown both in numbers and in the range of programs offered. The College’s mission is to be a “higher learning community that transforms lives for Christian faith, scholarship, and service.” OC operates on a 200 plus-acre campus located in the northeast part of Oklahoma City. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1966, OC has received national recognition by names such as U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

Oklahoma Christian University has a total enrollment of approximately 2,500, nearly 2,000 of whom are undergraduate students. OC offers more than 60 majors and seven graduate degrees programs.

OC’s average net price is $18,758. The estimated tuition and fees are $20,840. However, thanks to the many financial aid options available to students. Currently, 99% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

37. Montreat College

Net Price: $18,721

Situated on a beautiful campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Montreat College is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Montreat, North Carolina. An interdenominational organization, Montreat College was established in 1897 as the Mountain Retreat Association. Over the years, the institution continued to expand and by 1986 became a baccalaureate institution. Montreat College strives to be a “leader in Christ-centered higher education regionally, nationally, and globally.”

Montreat College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in a number of areas including:

Bible & Religion
Business Administration
Psychology & Human Services
Education
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, among others.

Montreat College has a total enrollment figure of 1,000, including 800 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 18:1. The average net cost of attending Montreat College is $18,721. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $24,940. However, financial aid is available in many forms. 100% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

36. Spring Arbor University

Net Price: $18,63

Spring Arbor University is a private, Christian institution in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the University was founded by leaders of the denomination in 1873. Accreditation through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools was granted in 1960 and the name Spring Arbor College was adopted. In 2001 university status was achieved and the school took its current name. Today, Spring Arbor University’s mission is to be “a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as a perspective for learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world.”

Spring Arbor University offers nearly 100 majors and programs and is comprised of four schools.

Several graduate programs are also offered both on-site and online. The University has a total enrollment figure of more than 3,400, including over 2,400 undergraduate students, with an average student: faculty ratio of 11:1. The average net price of attending Spring Arbor University is $18,634. Tuition and fees are estimated to be $26,730, however, many financial aid options are available. 99% of full-time beginning undergraduates receive some type of financial aid.

35. Toccoa Falls College

Net Price: $18,604

Toccoa Falls College is a private, Christian liberal arts institution in Toccoa, Georgia. The 1,100 acre campus is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Toccoa Falls College was established in 1907. By 1937 the school’s four-year college program was chartered and the school was permitted to grant its first Bachelor of Arts degree. The College’s vision is to “be known as a premier Christian college that uniquely integrates biblical truth, academic excellence and intentional spiritual formation within a caring community.”

Toccoa Falls College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Nine undergraduate degree programs are available through the College’s three schools.

Toccoa Falls College has a total enrollment figure of nearly 1,000 with an average student:faculty ratio of 15:1. Toccoa Falls College’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $18,604. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $21,414. However, 100% of studentsreceive some type of financial aid.

34. King University

Net Price: $18,504

King University is a private, coeducational, Christian institution in Bristol, Tennessee. King University was established by the Holston Presbytery in 1867 and named in honor of the Reverend James King who donated 25 acres of land for the college’s first campus. In 2013 the school, then known as King College, achieved university status and its name was changed to King University, reflecting the master’s-level, comprehensive benchmark that the institution had achieved. The mission of King University is to “build meaningful lives of achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.” King University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The University has a total enrollment of nearly 3,000, including more than 2,000 undergraduate students. Average student:faculty ratio is 16: 1. King University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates was $18,504. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $27,276. 98% of the students receive some type of financial aid.

33. Waynesburg University

Net Price: $18,401

Waynesburg University is a private, nonprofit, comprehensive Christian university in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Founded by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1849 and chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1850, Waynesburg University has remained affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA. It was named in honor of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, the Revolutionary War hero. Waynesburg University’s mission is to educate “students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world.”

Waynesburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education A wide range of programs is offered including several graduate programs and more than 70 undergraduate academic concentrations. The University has a total enrollment figure of more than 1,800, including over 1,400 undergraduate students. Average student:faculty ratio is 12:1. The average net cost of attending Waynesburg University is $18,401. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $22,800. Financial aid is available in many forms.99% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

32. Hannibal-LaGrange University

Net Price: $18,367

Located in Hannibal, Missouri, Hannibal-LaGrange University is a private, Christian institution affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The University boasts a number of notable alumni, including:

Democratic Congress member, Clarence Cannon
United States Representative, Asa Hodges
an NBA and college basketball coach, among others.

Hannibal-LaGrange University’s vision is to “become one of the foremost Christian institutions of higher education in Missouri and in the surrounding region.”

Hannibal-LaGrange University offers a variety of undergraduate programs in arts, sciences and business among others. At the graduate level, the University offers the Master of Science in Education. The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Hannibal-LaGrange University’s average net price is $18,367. Estimated tuition and fees among full-time, beginning undergraduate students are $21,810. 93% of the students receive some form of financial aid.

31. Lee University

Net Price: $18,139

Lee University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution of higher education in Cleveland, Tennessee. Historically affiliated with the Church of God, Lee University was established in 1918. Today, Lee University has a total enrollment figure of nearly 5,000, including more than 4,500 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 17:1. Lee University’s mission is to “provide education that integrates biblical truth as revealed in the Holy Scriptures with truth discovered through the study of arts and sciences and in the practice of various professions.”

More than 50 undergraduate majors are offered as well as several graduate programs in the areas of:

Business (MBA)
Counseling
Education
Music
Religion

Lee University also has a Division of Adult Learning Graduate Studies and offers study abroad programs for undergraduate students. The average net cost of attending Lee University is $18,139. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $15,770. Financial aid is available in many forms. 96% of beginning; full-time undergraduates receive some financial assistance.

30. Howard Payne University

Net Price: $18,122

Howard Payne University is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Brownwood, Texas. Founded in 1889 to prepare students for Christian ministry, Howard Payne University remains dedicated to its original purpose of honoring Christ and seeks to provide students with an educational experience that integrates both faith and learning.

Howard Payne University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Howard Payne University offers more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional degree programs. More than 1,000 students are enrolled at the university, the majority of whom are undergraduate students. The average student: faculty ratio is 10:1. Howard Payne University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $18,122. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $26,630. 99% of the students receive some type of financial aid.

29. Grace College and Seminary

Net Price: $18,108

Located on a 180-acre campus in the historic resort town of Winona Lake, Indiana, Grace College and Theological Seminary is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts college. Grace Theological Seminary was established in 1937 while the college was added in 1948. More than 2,300 students are enrolled, including nearly 2,000 undergraduates, with an average student:faculty ratio is 23:1.

Grace College and Theological Seminary is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. More than 68 undergraduate majors are available with options to earn an accelerated 3-year bachelor’s degree or a four-year bachelor’s and master’s degree. The curriculum is based on a biblical worldview and students are taught to “own their faith and to recognize Scripture as the inerrant and inspired Word of God.” Grace College and Theological Seminary’s net cost is $18,108. The estimated tuition and fee expenses are $23,120. Financial aid options available. Currently 98% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

28. Bethel College–IN

Net Price: $18,079

Located in Mishawaka, Indiana, Bethel College is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution. It was established in 1947. Bethel College defines itself as a “community of learners dedicated to building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and the world.” The College has a total enrollment of more than 1,700, including nearly 1,500 undergraduate students. Average student:faculty ratio is 12:1.

Bethel College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. More than 50 areas of study are available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Bethel University’s average net price is $18,079. The estimated tuition and fees are $27,390. However, there are many financial aid options available. Currently, 100% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

27. Regent University

Net Price: $17,986

Regent University is a private, Christian research institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Established in 1977, Regent University was founded by Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson, as the Christian Broadcasting Network University for “preparing leaders who would not only succeed in their professions but also advance as Christians equipped to impact their world effectively.” The University has been the recipient of many national awards and recognitions, including being named a Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. Regent University has also been granted an “A” rating by ACTA and is one of only 24 universities in the nation to have received this honor. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Regent University offers a broad range of academic programs, ranging from undergraduate majors to graduate-level programs. More than 95 different and fully accredited areas of study are available both on campus and online. Regent University has a total enrollment figure of approximately 7,000 students, including nearly 3,000 undergraduates. Average student:faculty ratio is 28:1. Regent University’s net cost is $17,986. The estimated tuition and fee expenses are $16,438. Several financial aid options re available. Currently 99% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

26. Sterling College

Net Price: $17,909

Sterling College is a private, Christ-centered, four-year college in Sterling, Kansas. It was established by the United Presbyterian Church of North America’s Synod of Kansas in 1887. A distinctly Christian institution, Sterling College places great emphasis on the mandate from its original charter to be “thoroughly Christian, but not in any sense sectarian.” The College’s mission is “to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.” Sterling College has a total enrollment figure of just over 700 students, all undergraduates, with an average student:faculty ratio of 12:1.

Sterling College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools More than 90 programs of study are available in a broad range of fields. The College holds to the belief that both learning and Christian commitment are vital to developing a well-rounded individual. Students are encouraged to cultivate a Biblical worldview. Sterling College’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $17,909. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $24,250. However, 100% of these students receive some type of financial aid.

25. Harding University

Net Price: $17,578

Harding University is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. Established in 1924, Harding University came into existence when two junior colleges, Arkansas Christian College and Harper College, merged to form a single institution. Harding University is “committed to the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences” and serves a “diverse coeducational student body from across the United States and around the world.” The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Harding University offers more than 10 undergraduate degrees in over 100 majors, as well as 14 professional programs and 15 graduate and professional degrees. Harding University boasts a total enrollment figure of more than 6,000, including approximately 4,500 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 16: 1. Harding University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $17,578. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $18,635. However, 99% of the students receive some type of financial aid.

24. Charleston Southern University

Net Price: $17,417

Charleston Southern University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution located in the historic town of Charleston, South Carolina on a beautiful, 300 acre, suburban campus. Charleston Southern University has grown into an institution of more than 3,500, including over 3,000 undergraduate students, with a student:faculty ratio of 15:1. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern University’s vision is to be a “Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving” with a mission to promote “academic excellence in a Christian environment.” Charleston Southern University has been recognized as a Military Friendly School, named a College of Distinction, and was included on the list of America’s Best Christian Colleges.

Charleston Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The University offers nearly 50 undergraduate programs and nine graduate degree programs. Charleston Southern University’s average net price is $17,417. The estimated tuition and fees are $24,140. However, thanks to the many financial aid options, the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 99% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

23. Oklahoma Baptist University

Net Price: $17,320

Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, about 30 minutes east of Oklahoma City. The University operates with the mission to transform lives “by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of a high calling of God in Christ.” OBU has been recognized several times as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes.com and named one of the top 10 regional universities in the West by both U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. OBU has a student population of nearly 2,000, the vast majority of whom are undergraduates, with an average student:faculty ratio of 15:1. OBU’s student body is diverse, with representatives from at least 40 states and 35 foreign countries.

Oklahoma Baptist University offers 10 bachelor’s degrees in more than 85 areas of study as well as five master’s degrees, and several certificate programs. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. OBU’s net cost is $17,320. The estimated tuition and fee expenses are $25,310. However, this number is reduced by the several financial aid options available. Currently 100% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some financial assistance.

22. Trevecca Nazarene University

Net Price: $ 17,156

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Trevecca Nazarene University is a private, coeducational, comprehensive, Christian liberal arts institution. The University was established as the Pentecostal Literary and Bible Training School in 1901. In 1917, the school became an official college of the Church of Nazarene and underwent several changes, earning its university status in 1995. Today, Trevecca Nazarene University’s mission is to be a “Christian community providing education for leadership and service.” Trevecca Nazarene University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Trevecca Nazarene University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, adult degree completion, and online programs. Nazarene University boasts a total enrollment figure of more than 2,600, including over 1,800 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 17 :1. Trevecca Nazarene University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $17,156. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $24,624. However, 100% of the students receive some type of financial aid.

21. Shorter University

Net Price: $17,029

Shorter University is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution located in Rome, Georgia. Founded in 1873, Shorter University began as an all women’s college known as the Cherokee Baptist Female College. In 1877 the school was renamed Shorter Female College. It was not until the 1950s that the College became coeducational and admitted its first male students. In 2010 the College changed its name to Shorter University to better reflect its expansion and growth. Shorter University’s mission is to advance “God’s Kingdom through a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service within the context of a biblical worldview.” Shorter University boasts a total enrollment figure of nearly 1,500, the majority of whom are undergraduate students, with an average student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Shorter University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A variety of undergraduate and graduate programs are available as well as several online programs. Shorter University’s average net price is $17,029. The estimated tuition and fees are $21,730, however, thanks to the many financial aid options available to students, the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 99% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

20. York College

Net Price: $16,686

York College is a private, coeducational, Christian institution, located in York, Nebraska. Affiliated with the Churches of Christ, York College was founded 1890 by members of the United Brethren Church and citizens of York. Since its founding, York College’s central focus and mission has been to “transform lives through Christ-centered education and prepare each student for a life of service to God, family, and society.” The College has a total student population of approximately 400 with a student:faculty ratio of 14:1.

York College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. A full range of traditional on-campus undergraduate degrees, online programs, graduate-level degrees, and pre-professional programs are available. The average net cost of attending York College is $16,686. However, 100% of full-time, beginning undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance, bringing down the net cost. York College also offers Work-Study plans as well as scholarship programs that are awarded on the basis of academics, athletics, performing arts, need-based and more.

19. Carson-Newman University

Net Price: $16,662

Carson-Newman University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It was established in 1851. as the Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary. The school’s name was soon changed to Mossy Creek Baptist College, and in 1880 the College was again renamed Carson College. In 1889 the College combined with Newman College, a female institution, and the two names were merged, to create Carson-Newman College until 2012 when the College obtained university status. Carson-Newman University’s vision is to be “the Christian liberal arts-based university of choice in the Southeast for education and service.” It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has been so since 1927.

Carson-Newman University offers a wide variety of undergraduate majors and programs along with several adult degree completion and master’s degree programs that may be earned either on-campus or online. The University has a total enrollment of more than 2,500, including over 1,700 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 13:1. Carson-Newman University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduate is $16,662. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $23,360. However, 100% of these students do receive some type of financial aid, bringing down the net cost of attending.

18. Campbellsville University

Net Price: $16,576

Campbellsville University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution located in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It was established in 1906. In 1996 the college gained university status and adopted its current name. Campbellsville University’s mission statement declares its dedication to “academic excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts that fosters personal growth, integrity and professional preparation within a caring environment.”

Campbellsville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. More than 3,000 students are currently enrolled, including over 2,500 undergraduates, with an average student:faculty ratio of 13:1. The University offers a variety of programs and degrees through its several colleges and schools. Several programs are also offered in online formats. The average net cost of attending Campbellsville University is $16,576. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $24,596. However, financial aid is available in many forms. 98% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

17. Fresno Pacific University

Net Price $16,167

Fresno Pacific University (FPU) is a private Christian institution located in Fresno, California. FPU was established in 1944. In addition to its main 50-acre campus, located in the south-east Fresno area, FPU also maintains four regional campuses in Central California:

the Bakersfield Campus
Merced Campus
North Fresno Campus
Visalia Campus

FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Ranked in the top tier of their category by U.S. News & World Report, FPU emphasizes Christian values, ethics, and character development. The University’s mission is to develop “students for leadership and service through excellence in Christian higher education.” FPU serves a large population of Hispanic students and is ranked in 10th place nationally among Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI). The University has a total enrollment figure of more than 3,000, including over 2,500 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 13:1.

Fresno Pacific University offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through its five schools. FPU has a four-year graduation guarantee and boasts relatively high retention and graduation rates. FPU’s net cost is $16,167. The estimated tuition and fee expenses are $29,320; however, this number is reduced by the several financial aid options available. Currently 99% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

16. Bryan College

Net Price: $16,153

Bryan College is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution located in Dayton, Tennessee. Founded in 1930, Bryan College was established in response to the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of 1925. Named in honor of William Jennings Bryan, it was Bryan who stated the desire for an institution to be built in Dayton which would “teach truth from a Biblical perspective.” Designated the William Jennings Bryan College in 1958, the name was then shorted to its current form in 1993. Bryan College’s mission is to educate “students to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today’s world.”

Bryan College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A variety of adult and graduate studies are offered as well an abundance of undergraduate majors. Bryan College has a total enrollment figure of nearly 1,500, the majority of whom are undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 14:1. Bryan College’s average net price is $16,153. The estimated tuition and fees are $24,450, however, thanks to the many financial aid options, the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 90% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

15. Mississippi College

Net Price: $16,017

Mississippi College, located in Clinton, Mississippi, is a private, coeducational, comprehensive Christian institution of the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies. Established in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest college in the state and the second-oldest Baptist-affiliated college in the country. Today, Mississippi College’s vision is “to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.” Mississippi College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. More than 5,000 students are enrolled, including approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 15:1.

Mississippi College offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its seven schools. The average net cost of attending Mississippi College is $16,017. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $16,740. However, this price is reduced by the financial aid which is readily available, as evidenced by the fact that 99% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

14. Southern Wesleyan University

Net Price: $15,921

Southern Wesleyan University is a private, four-year and graduate Christian institution located in Central, South Carolina. Established in 1906 as the Wesleyan Methodist Bible Institute the school underwent multiple name changes. In 1994 the school was granted university status and adopted its current name. Today, Southern Wesleyan University’s mission is to be a “Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ.” The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southern Wesleyan University has a total enrollment figure of more than 1,700, including over 1,000 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 18:1. Southern Wesleyan University offers more than 40 distinct academic programs and is comprised of multiple schools and divisions. The University is known for the inventive learning opportunities it offers. Southern Wesleyan University’s average net price is $15,921. The estimated tuition and fees are $23,620, however, thanks to the many financial aid options available to students, the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 98% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

13. Southern Nazarene University

Net Price: $15,866

Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. It’s located on a 40-acre campus just west of Oklahoma City in Bethany, Oklahoma. It was established in 1899. Southern Nazarene University’s mission statement is clear: “To make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.” Southern Nazarene University has a total enrollment figure of more than 2,200, including over 1,600 undergraduate students, with an average student: faculty ratio of 14:1. The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southern Nazarene University offers a broad range of academic programs and degrees Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees, several pre-professional programs, and Master’s degrees in the areas of Business, Counseling, Education, Kinesiology, and Theology. Southern Nazarene University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $15,866. Tuition and fees are estimated to be $24,468. However, 99% of these students do receive some type of financial aid, bringing down the net cost of attending.

12. Warner University

Net Price: $15,865

Warner University is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution located on a 360-acre campus in Lake Wales, Florida. It was established in 1968. It began as Warner Southern College, before gaining University status in 2008. Warner University’s mission is to “graduate individuals who exemplify academic excellence and Christian character, who are prepared to lead and committed to serving.”

Warner University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. More than 25 liberal arts and professional undergraduate majors are offered in addition to three graduate-level programs. Warner University has a total enrollment figure of more than 1,000, the majority of whom are undergraduate students. Average student:faculty ratio is 17:1. Warner University’s net cost is $15,865. The estimated tuition and fee expenses are $20,712; however, this number is reduced by the several financial aid options available. Currently 100% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

11. Southwest Baptist University

Net Price: $15,708

Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a private, four-year comprehensive evangelical Christian institution located in Bolivar, Missouri. It has a total enrollment of more than 3,700, including nearly 3,000 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 15:1. SBU’s mission statement declares the institution to be a “Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.” SBU is founded upon the core values of:

Christian Distinctiveness
Compassion and Care for SBU Family
Academic Excellence
Social and Spiritual Development.

Southwest Baptist University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university offers more than 80-degree programs. Average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $15,708. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $22,508. However, 82% of these students receive some type of financial aid.

10. Belhaven University

Net Price: $15,527

Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Belhaven University is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution. Established as the Belhaven College for Young Ladies in 1883, the school was later donated to the Presbyterian Church of the United States. In 1954 Belhaven University became a fully coeducational institution. Belhaven University’s mission is to prepare “students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.” Belhaven University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Known for its nationally recognized arts degrees and business school, Belhaven University offers a variety of traditional undergraduate programs with over 70 areas of study including academic majors and concentrations. A number of online, adult & professional and graduate-level programs are available as well as extension sites located in Atlanta, Chattanooga, Houston, Jackson, Memphis/Desoto and Orlando. The University has a diverse student population of approximately 4,500, including over 2,700 undergraduates, with a student:faculty ratio of 11:1. Belhaven University’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $15,527, Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $23,016. However, 99% of these students receive some type of financial aid.

9. North Greenville University

Net Price: $15,118

North Greenville University is a private, comprehensive, Christian institution located in Tigerville, South Carolina. It was established in 1891 as the North Greenville High School. By 1934 the academy had expanded to include a junior college and in 2006 was granted university status. Today, North Greenville University’s mission is to “prepare students to become better-contributing members of society by educating the whole person through an integration of academic discipline, a Christian worldview, and lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience while offering students exceptional opportunities for spiritual growth, academic training, and Christian service.”

North Greenville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs are available through the University’s colleges. It has a total enrollment figure of more than 2,500, the majority of whom are undergraduate students, with an average student: faculty ratio of 14:1. North Greenville University’s average net price is $15,118. The estimated tuition and fees are $17,594, however, thanks to the many financial aid options available the net cost of attendance is reduced. Currently, 99% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

8. Williams Baptist College

Net Price: $14,955

Williams Baptist College is a private, coeducational, four-year institution of higher education located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Established in 1941, Williams Baptist College began as a two-year institution. It was not until 1984 that the College awarded its first baccalaureate degrees and in 1991 adopted its current name of Williams Baptist College. It’s affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Williams Baptist College’s vision is to “produce exceptional graduates prepared to engage local and global cultures through a Christ-centered worldview.”

Williams Baptist College has an enrollment of approximately 500, all of whom are undergraduates, with an average student:faculty ratio of 14:1. Williams Baptist College has been ranked among the top tier of southern colleges and universities by US News & World Report, and the College. It boasts an overall retention rate of 59% among first-time, full-time undergraduate students. Its overall graduation rate is 42%. The College offers more than 25 majors and pre-professional programs. Williams Baptist College’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $14,955. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are about $17,320. However, 100% of these students do receive some type of financial aid.

7. Central Christian College of Kansas

Net Price: $16,850

Affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, Central Christian College of Kansas is a private, evangelical Christian institution of higher education located in McPherson, Kansas. Originally based in Nebraska and known as the Orleans Seminary, the College was founded in 1884. In 1914 the institution moved to its present location in McPherson, Kansas and was renamed Central Academy and College. Over the years, the College continued to expand, changing its name multiple times before settling on its current one in 1999. Today, Central Christian College’s mission is to “provide Christ-centered Education for Character.”

Central Christian College of Kansas has enrollment figure of more than 1,000, all of whom are undergraduate students. The average student:faculty ratio is 24:1. The College offers a variety of undergraduate programs which may be taken in Central Christian College’s classroom setting or online. The College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award both associates and baccalaureate degrees. Central Christian College’s average net price is $14,814. The estimated tuition and fees are $16,850. However, 96% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

6. Emmanuel College

Net Price: $14,804

Located in Franklin Springs, Georgia, Emmanuel College is a private, coeducational, Christian liberal arts institution. Established in 1919 as the Franklin Springs Institute, the school began by offering a high school program and three college-level courses during its early years. Though forced to shut down in 1931 due to the Great Depression, the school reopened just two years later, transitioned from a high school to a four-year college. Emmanuel College’s current name was adopted in 1939, and in 1991 the College achieved four-year accreditation. The College’s mission is to be a “Christ-centered liberal arts institution that strives to prepare students to become Christlike disciples who integrate faith, learning and living for effective careers, scholarship, and service.” The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges.

Emmanuel College offers both bachelor’s and associate degree programs in a wide variety of majors through its four schools. Emmanuel College has a total student population of nearly 900 students with an average student:faculty ratio of 12:1. The average net cost of attending Emmanuel College is $14,804. Estimated tuition and fee expenses are $19,330. However, financial aid is available in many forms. 100% of beginning, full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance.

5. Louisiana College

Net Price: $14,002

Louisiana College is a private, coeducational, Christian institution located in Pineville, Louisiana. Affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention, the College was established on October 3, 1906, and held its first classes in tents with just four professors and 19 students. Louisiana College describes its mission as being to “provide liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs characterized by devotion to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, dedication to academic excellence for the glory of God, and commitment to change the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.” The College has a current enrollment figure of more than 1,000, the majority of whom are undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 11:1.

Louisiana College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Louisiana College offers several undergraduate programs as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. Louisana College’s average net price is $14,002. The estimated tuition and fees are $15,978, however, thanks to the many financial aid options available to students, the net cost is reduced. Currently, 94% of all full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance.

4. Judson College–AL

Net Price: $13,901

Judson College is a private, Christian institution located in Marion, Alabama. It is the fifth oldest women’s college in the United States. Established in 1838, Judson College was one of the first of its kind in the United States. Judson College is “dedicated to maturing its students into well-adjusted and productive citizens through the transmission of knowledge, the refinement of intellect, the nurturing of faith, the promotion of service, and the development of character.” Judson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has been so since 1925.

Judson College has a total enrollment figure of more than 350 students, all of whom are undergraduates, with an average student:faculty ratio of 9:1. Twenty academic majors, 22 minors, and 10 pre-professional programs are available. Judson College’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates is $13,901. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $17,376. However, 99% of these students do receive some type of financial aid.

3. Bob Jones University

Net Price: $13,364

Bob Jones University is a private, Christian, liberal arts college located in Greenville, South Carolina. The University was founded in 1927 by evangelist Bob Jones, Sr. During the early years, the college made several moves before settling on its current campus in Greenville. Today, Bob Jones University’s mission is “to grow Christlike character that is scripturally discipline, others-serving, God-loving, Christ-proclaiming and focused above.” The University has a total enrollment figure of more than 3,000, including over 2,500 undergraduate students, with an average student:faculty ratio of 12:1.

Bob Jones University is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its several colleges and schools. Bob Jones University’s average net cost is $13,364. The estimated tuition and fee expenses are $15,550. However, this number is reduced by the several financial aid options available. Currently 99% of beginning, full-time undergraduates do receive some type of financial assistance.

2. Erskine College

Net Price: $11,986

Situated on a rural campus in the historic Abbeville County, Erskine College is a private, coeducational, Christian institution located in Due West, South Carolina. Established in 1839, Erskine College began as an all-male academy. By 1894 the College began admitting women into its classes and in 1899 became officially coeducational. Today, Erskine College defines its mission as being to “glorify God as a Christian academic community where students are equipped to flourish as whole persons for lives of service through the pursuit of undergraduate liberal arts and graduate theological education”.

Erskine College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered. Erskine College has an enrollment about 750 students, including over 600 undergraduates, with a student:faculty ratio of 12:1. Erskine College’s average net price for beginning, full-time undergraduates was $11,986. Tuition and fees for full-time beginning undergraduate students are estimated to be $34,560. However, 100% of these students do receive some type of financial aid. Erskine College also offers a variety of scholarship programs which are available for students who show promising academic ability and a keen interest in enriching the College community.

1. College of the Ozarks

Net Price: $0

The College of the Ozarks (C of O) is a private, Christian liberal arts institution located in Point Lookout, Missouri on a 1,000 acre campus. Founded in 1907, C of O’s educational approach places emphasis on character-building. The College is committed to providing students with a quality Christian education, especially students who are found worthy but lack the means to obtain such an education. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, C of O has an enrollment of more than 1,400 with an average student:faculty ratio of 14:1. A variety of academic programs are offered including more than 25 majors, 36 minors, and several pre-professional programs.

The cost of tuition at the College of the Ozarks cannot be beat – $0 is charged to students’ accounts. Through the combination of state grants, scholarships and the school’s on-campus work program, the College is able to offer its programs without charging their students a dime in tuition costs. C of O openly discourages debt and does not participate in any federal, state or private loan programs. The College further leads by example by having no institutional debt of any kind. In order to help cover the cost of their tuition, students work 15 hours a week at an assigned campus work station plus two additional 40-hour weeks which are scheduled during seasons when class is not in session. As a result, C of O has earned the nickname of “Hard Work U”. The average net cost of a C of O education is $13,567. However, students are never charged this or any amount as the College guarantees to meet these expenses as long as they participate in the mandatory Work Education Program.

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