Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Association for Biblical Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,680 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,680 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 29.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Ascent College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,680
Books and supplies
$730
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$8,410
Average net price
Not available
Average aid coverage
Not available
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Ascent College pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Ascent College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Ascent College net price
Not available
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Ascent College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,680 and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,680
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
50.00%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
85
10-Year Median Earnings - Ascent College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends Ascent College?
Undergraduates
85
Completion rate
50.00%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
29.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.00% of Ascent College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 29.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Ascent College lists Association for Biblical Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Ascent College is listed at 14525 John Marshall Hwy., Gainesville, VA 20155. Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Ascent College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent College | Not available | $7,680 | Not available | Not available |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ascent College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Ascent College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Ascent College tuition?
Ascent College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,680.
Is Ascent College accredited?
Ascent College's accreditor in the local dataset is Association for Biblical Higher Education.
How many students attend Ascent College?
The local dataset lists 85 undergraduate students at Ascent College.
What percentage of Ascent College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Ascent College in the local dataset is 26.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Ascent College?
The federal loan rate for Ascent College in the local dataset is 29.00%.
Where should I verify Ascent College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Ascent College or the latest official federal education data.