Paying for Southwestern College (Winfield, KS)

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $38,480 4.99% $9,180 -31.08%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwestern College (SC) is $38,480 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,180. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $20,391. It could cover 52.99% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $38,359 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
SC's 4-year tuition is $167,447, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $259,637.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwestern College is $38,480. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.99% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $40,401 , a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
SC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$36,650$16,600
2023-2024$38,480$19,270
Change % 2023-20244.99%16.08%
2024-2025$40,401$22,369

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $9,180. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,501.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $6,327 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 31.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
SC Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,320$16,600
2023-2024$9,180$19,270
Change % 2023-2024-31.08%16.08%
2024-2025$6,327$22,369

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,600. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $500.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,525
2023-2024$1,600
2024-2025$1,679
Graduate2022-2023$730
2023-2024$500
2024-2025$342

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,270 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 16.08% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 12.09% compared to the previous year.
The SC's 2024 on-campus COA is $58,750 and off-campus COA is $57,630.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$38,480
Room & Board$11,356$9,323
Personal Expenses$7,914$8,827
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$58,750$57,630
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

SC Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SC is $167,447.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
SC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$39,788$41,139$42,537$43,983$167,447
Class of 2029Fall 2025$41,139$42,537$43,983$45,477$173,136
Class of 2030Fall 2026$42,537$43,983$45,477$47,022$179,019
Class of 2031Fall 2027$43,983$45,477$47,022$48,620$185,102
Class of 2032Fall 2028$45,477$47,022$48,620$50,272$191,392

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $259,637.
SC 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$61,110$63,571$66,139$68,818$259,637
Class of 2029Fall 2025$63,571$66,139$68,818$71,614$270,141
Class of 2030Fall 2026$66,139$68,818$71,614$74,531$281,102
Class of 2031Fall 2027$68,818$71,614$74,531$77,576$292,539
Class of 2032Fall 2028$71,614$74,531$77,576$80,754$304,475

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $178,073.
SC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$40,719$43,180$45,748$48,427$178,073
Class of 2029Fall 2025$43,180$45,748$48,427$51,223$188,577
Class of 2030Fall 2026$45,748$48,427$51,223$54,140$199,538
Class of 2031Fall 2027$48,427$51,223$54,140$57,185$210,975
Class of 2032Fall 2028$51,223$54,140$57,185$60,363$222,911

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southwestern College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to SC
In-StateOut-of-State
Southwestern College$38,480
Newman University$35,500
Benedictine College$34,800
Baker University$33,800
Friends University$32,748
MidAmerica Nazarene University$36,120
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