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Reinhardt University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Waleska, GA · 1,066 students

The verdict

Reinhardt University charges a net price of $24,425/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $97,700. Median earnings ten years after entry are $46,541, below the $48,360 high-school baseline, so on this institution-wide metric the degree does not clear its cost. Program choice is what changes that. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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On institution-wide earnings, Reinhardt University does not clear its cost — it ranks #36 of 100 Georgia colleges we track by ROI. The specific program you pick moves this more than the school average.

$24,425
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$46,541
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
Payback
Our math, 2026
62%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Reinhardt University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$24,425/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$97,700our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$46,541Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$-1,819/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$23,900Scorecard, 2026
Paybackdoes not clearour math
20-year net return$-134,080our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Reinhardt University: frequently asked questions

Is Reinhardt University worth the cost?
On institution-wide earnings, the degree does not clear its cost: graduates earn a median $46,541, at or below the $48,360 high-school baseline. The field you study matters far more here than the school average — a high-paying major can flip the math.
How long does a Reinhardt University degree take to pay off?
On institution-wide earnings it does not pay back, because median earnings sit at or below the $48,360 high-school baseline. A specific high-ROI program can still pay off.
How much does Reinhardt University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $24,425/yr — about $97,700 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Reinhardt University compare to other Georgia colleges?
It ranks #36 of 100 Georgia colleges we track by payback. Its $46,541 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $24,425 net price is above the national median of $16,906.