Bellin College
Green Bay, Wisconsin · Private Nonprofit · 97.2% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 72/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Bellin College in Green Bay, WI scores 72 (Fair Value) on the CampusROI scale. The score is based on incomplete data, with repayment rate imputed. Net price is $37,408 and sticker tuition is $30,952, with net price exceeding sticker due to included room and board or fees. Average 6-year earnings of $54,700 and a 7-year payback are solid. Median debt of $18,000 is low relative to earnings, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.329. Students who complete earn well; non-completion at this price is financially damaging.
Bellin College
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $30,952/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $30,952/yr |
| Average net price | $37,408/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $149,632 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $76,222 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $54,700 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,000 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $191 |
| Estimated payback period | 7 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63.0% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 372 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $30,952/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $37,408/year, or roughly $149,632 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $29,994/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $41,021/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $18,000, which works out to about $191 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($54,700) and comes to 0.33, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $29,994 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $33,493 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $33,018 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $37,835 |
| $110,001+ | $41,021 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Low-income families (under $30,000) pay $29,994 net per year at Bellin. This price bracket represents a genuine barrier to access. The 63% completion rate means that low-income students who enroll face meaningful non-completion risk while carrying a $30,000/year price tag.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families ($48,001-$75,000) pay $33,018 per year, and the $75,001-$110,000 bracket pays $37,835. At $33,000-$38,000 per year, Bellin is priced as a premium specialized institution. Against $54,700 average 6-year earnings and a 7-year payback, the financial case is workable but not generous.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
High-income families ($110,000+) pay $41,021 per year - roughly $164,000 over four years. This is a premium price for Green Bay healthcare employment access. At $54,700 average earnings, the 7-year payback is manageable but assumes full-time employment immediately after graduation.
Earnings by Major
Top 2 most popular majors at Bellin College with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $77,754 | B |
| Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment | $72,442 | B |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing is Bellin's primary program: 88 graduates, $66,723 first-year earnings, $77,754 at four years, and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.405 (ROI grade B). Median debt of $27,000 is moderate. First-year earnings of $66,723 are solid for Wisconsin RN wages.
Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment
Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment (30 graduates) earns $57,528 first-year and $72,442 at four years, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.393 (ROI grade B) and median debt of $22,588. This program likely includes radiologic technology, sonography, or similar diagnostic imaging fields - all high-demand healthcare areas with consistent employment. The four-year trajectory to $72,442 reflects the premium for specialized diagnostic technicians. Median debt of $22,588 is lower than nursing, making the ROI marginally better on a debt-adjusted basis.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | N/A | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | N/A | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 89.3% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | N/A | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Bellin College’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 97.2% |
| Enrollment | 372 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 12.6% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,323 |
Bellin's 97.2% admission rate is open access in practice. The school's small size and specialized mission mean that the limiting factor is program capacity, not academic selectivity. Applicants who meet clinical requirements and demonstrate commitment to healthcare careers are accepted. Clinical placement success, not admission, is the key milestone to focus on.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Bellin's ROI score is 72.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellin College (this school) | 72 | $37,408 | $76,222 |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | 88 | $31,817 | $137,047 |
| Mercy College of Ohio | 73 | $17,989 | $65,409 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | 70 | $26,924 | $62,234 |
| Beloit College | 52 | $21,526 | $53,260 |
| Alverno College | 39 | $22,540 | $53,145 |
Who Thrives Here
Bellin admits 97.2% of applicants (no test score data) at 372 students - a small, specialized nursing and allied health school affiliated with Bellin Health, a Green Bay-based healthcare system. The 12.6% Pell grant rate is low, reflecting that the school's cost structure limits low-income enrollment. Bellin fits students who are already committed to nursing or allied health careers, have financial means to handle the high net price, and want a direct employer connection through the Bellin Health system. It is not appropriate for undecided students or those looking for a comprehensive academic environment.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
Bellin College is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $37,408 a year after aid ($149,632 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $76,222 a decade out, the cost takes about 7 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: manageable debt relative to earnings.
Median debt of $18,000 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $54,700 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Bellin College: Common Questions
Is Bellin College worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether Bellin College is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 72/100 on our ROI scale. At $37,408 a year after aid ($149,632 over four years) against $76,222 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 7 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does Bellin College cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $37,408 a year, or roughly $149,632 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Bellin College graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $76,222 ten years after enrolling, roughly $34,422 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Bellin College?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 7 years for Bellin College. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Bellin College graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $18,000, against average earnings of $54,700 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Bellin College?
The six-year graduation rate is 63.0%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.