Paying for Southwestern University

2024 Tuition & Fee	$50,858 4.97%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwestern University (SU) is $50,858 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $28,809. It could cover 56.65% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $38,597 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SU's 4-year tuition is $218,187, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $289,781.

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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 University is $50,858. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.97% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $53,386 , a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$48,450	$14,000
2023-2024	$50,858	$15,248
Change % 2023-2024	4.97%	8.91%
2024-2025	$53,386	$16,607

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 SU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,106.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$2,018
	2023-2024	$2,106
	2024-2025	$2,198

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,248 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.91% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.77% compared to the previous year.

The SU's 2024 on-campus COA is $67,406 and off-campus COA is $70,878.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$50,858
Room & Board	$13,628	$16,350
Personal Expenses	$1,620	$2,370
Books & Supplies	$1,300
Cost of Attendance	$67,406	$70,878

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SU is $218,187.

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.

SU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$52,293	$53,767	$55,284	$56,843	$218,187
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$53,767	$55,284	$56,843	$58,447	$224,342
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$55,284	$56,843	$58,447	$60,095	$230,669
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$56,843	$58,447	$60,095	$61,790	$237,176
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$58,447	$60,095	$61,790	$63,533	$243,865

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 $289,781.

SU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$69,363	$71,377	$73,452	$75,589	$289,781
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$71,377	$73,452	$75,589	$77,790	$298,208
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$73,452	$75,589	$77,790	$80,056	$306,887
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$75,589	$77,790	$80,056	$82,390	$315,824
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$77,790	$80,056	$82,390	$84,793	$325,028

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% 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 $174,545.

SU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$40,554	$42,568	$44,643	$46,780	$174,545
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$42,568	$44,643	$46,780	$48,981	$182,972
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$44,643	$46,780	$48,981	$51,247	$191,651
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$46,780	$48,981	$51,247	$53,581	$200,588
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$48,981	$51,247	$53,581	$55,984	$209,792

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southwestern University 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 SU
	In-State	Out-of-State
Southwestern University	$50,858
Baylor University	$54,844
Texas Christian University	$57,220
Southern Methodist University	$64,460
Rice University	$58,128
University of the Incarnate Word	$35,660