Reinhardt University
Waleska, Georgia · Private Nonprofit · 61.5% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 27/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Reinhardt University scores 27 (Below Benchmark) on the CampusROI scale. The 43.6% completion rate is the single most damaging data point - less than half of entering students graduate, and those who do carry $23,900 in median debt against $33,500 in average 6-year earnings, producing a 20.6-year payback period. The repayment rate data is null for 1- and 3-year. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.713 is in the poor range. Registered Nursing (37 graduates, $81,266 year-one, ROI grade B) is the clear standout program and represents Reinhardt's best financial case. Criminal Justice (13 graduates, $62,019 year-one, ROI grade B) and Business Administration (43 graduates, $50,389 year-one, ROI grade C+) are the next tier. Kinesiology (35 graduates, $31,900 year-one, ROI grade D) is a high-enrollment program with poor financial returns. The net price of $24,425 against $30,074 in sticker tuition reflects limited aid impact at a small private institution with a weak aggregate outcome profile.
How Reinhardt University scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score27/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
- Payback period20.6 years - The median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
Reinhardt University
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $30,074/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $30,074/yr |
| Average net price | $24,425/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $97,700 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $46,541 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $33,500 |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,900 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $253 |
| Estimated payback period | 20.6 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43.6% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,066 |
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: $30,074/year, which covers tuition and fees only. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $24,425/year, or roughly $97,700 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 $21,877/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $26,816/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $23,900, which works out to about $253 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($33,500) and comes to 0.71, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
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 | $21,877 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $21,977 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $23,758 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $28,296 |
| $110,001+ | $26,816 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-30000 bracket pays $21,877 per year at Reinhardt. Four-year cost around $87,500 against $33,500 in average 6-year earnings and a 20.6-year payback is a poor financial deal. Low-income students borrowing to attend Reinhardt carry significant risk of debt without degree completion given the 43.6% graduation rate.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The 48001-75000 bracket pays $23,758, and the 75001-110000 bracket pays $28,296. Four-year costs are around $95,000-$113,000 for an institution with sub-50% completion.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000+ pay $26,816 per year. The four-year cost around $107,000 is expensive relative to outcomes. The only scenario where this is financially defensible is enrollment in nursing, which produces outcomes that justify the investment. Generic program enrollment at this price and completion rate is not a sound financial decision.
Earnings by Major
Top 6 most popular majors at Reinhardt University with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $63,590 | C+ |
| Registered Nursing | $81,266 | B |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | $46,450 | D |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,847 | B |
| Teacher Education, Subject-Specific | $40,566 | D |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $71,691 | C+ |
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 Reinhardt's only strong financial program: 37 graduates, $81,266 year-one, ROI grade B, debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.373 with $30,275 median debt. Students who complete nursing at Reinhardt enter a regional healthcare market with immediate employment. This program's outcomes stand apart from the institutional average.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Criminal Justice shows $62,019 year-one and $67,847 at year four for 13 graduates, with a B ROI grade and debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.443 with $27,475 median debt. The year-one figure is notably high for criminal justice at a small private institution, though the 13-graduate sample limits confidence. Students interested in law enforcement, corrections, or related fields may find this program a viable path, but should verify where graduates are actually employed.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration produces 43 graduates with $50,389 year-one and $63,590 at year four, with a C+ ROI grade and debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.496 with $25,000 median debt. The financial case is marginal: $50k starting salary with $25k debt at a school with a 43.6% completion rate means most students who start in this program do not finish it. The numbers look acceptable for completers, but institutional attrition risk is the bigger issue.
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 | 62.1% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 61.4% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Reinhardt University’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 | 61.5% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 39.8% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $5,983 |
Reinhardt admits 61.5% of applicants and Scorecard does not report standardized test data. The institution has selective-enough admission to exclude some applicants but is not highly competitive. The 43.6% completion rate is the most important signal: it means a typical entering class has less than a coin-flip chance of graduating, which profoundly changes the risk calculus of any enrollment decision.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reinhardt University (this school) | 27 | $24,425 | $46,541 |
| Agnes Scott College | 45 | $24,754 | $56,274 |
| University of Pikeville | 33 | $20,311 | $48,231 |
| Atlantic University | 26 | $6,425 | $25,272 |
| Mary Baldwin University | 25 | $12,756 | $44,427 |
| Clark Atlanta University | 14 | $37,702 | $42,712 |
Who Thrives Here
Reinhardt admits 61.5% of applicants. Scorecard does not report SAT or ACT ranges for this institution. Enrollment is 1,066. The Pell grant rate of 39.8% is high, indicating significant low-income and first-generation enrollment. A 43.6% completion rate at a private institution with $30,000+ tuition is a serious financial risk for any enrolled student. Prospective students should ask hard questions about retention and graduation support before committing.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Reinhardt University scores 27/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $24,425 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $46,541 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at about 20.6 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 43.6% graduation rate, a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 (median across the schools we score: 0.61), a long payback period.
Median debt of $23,900 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $33,500 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. Your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
Reinhardt University: Common Questions
Is Reinhardt University worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Reinhardt University scores 27/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $24,425 a year after aid against $46,541 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at about 20.6 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does Reinhardt University 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 $24,425 a year, or roughly $97,700 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 Reinhardt University graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $46,541 ten years after enrolling, roughly $4,741 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 Reinhardt University?
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 20.6 years for Reinhardt University. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Reinhardt University graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $23,900, against average earnings of $33,500 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. How much you borrow really matters.
What is the graduation rate at Reinhardt University?
The six-year graduation rate is 43.6%. 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.