Tabor College will launch a new pricing model in fall 2026, reducing the published all-inclusive price for traditional undergraduate students from $49,500 to $29,500 per year.
The price adjustment will apply to all new and returning traditional undergraduate students. Scholarships also will be revised to align with the lower price, while need-based aid and state and federal grants will remain available.
According to the Tabor College website, many private colleges advertise a high price on tuition while also offering substantial scholarships. However, many of those scholarships are unfunded and instead become a discount on tuition. By adjusting the price to remove confusion, prospective and current students will have a clearer picture of the bottom line.
“This change is an investment in access,” President David Janzen says. “Students who may have ruled out a private Christian college because of cost will now see that Tabor is well within reach. Many of our students, from all socio-economic backgrounds, graduate with zero debt. The transparent pricing initiative is about opening doors—not just to a degree, but to a transformative community that shapes faith, character and calling.”
The new all-inclusive price
Introduced in 2019, the all-inclusive price bundles all basic student costs, including tuition, food, housing, books, laundry and parking. The transparent pricing initiative reaffirms Tabor’s commitment to affordability, transparency and value through a single, simplified price.
A lower listed cost demonstrates affordability for students who may have viewed private Christian education as financially unreachable. Competitive scholarships and financial aid will further reduce costs, affirming that a high-quality, decidedly Christian education is within reach, allowing more families to consider Tabor without the fear of overwhelming debt.
Below is a table, depicting the cost with and without the change to the published all-inclusive price.
Student sample cost, 2026-27
| 2026-27 (with no change) | 2026-27 (with change) | |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive price | $49,500 | $29,500 |
| Tabor scholarships | $27,000 | $7,000 |
| Total out-of-pocket costs | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| Federal/State/Other aid (TBD) | TBD | TBD |
Transparency ensures a clear price with no hidden fees for current and prospective students. Families will know what to expect from the beginning, making it easier to compare colleges and make confident, informed decisions.
For more information about the transparent pricing initiative, visit tabor.edu/pricing.
Written from Tabor College press release and website.
This article has been posted by Christian Leader staff. The Christian Leader is the magazine of U.S. Mennonite Brethren.
