by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Saint Ambrose University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Saint Ambrose University stood at $36,658 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $280; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,378 |
| Fees | $280 |
| Total | $36,658 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Saint Ambrose University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Saint Ambrose University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Saint Ambrose University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Saint Ambrose University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Saint Ambrose University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,290 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,290 |
| One Year Ago | $35,318 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,378 |
This chart shows the way tuition at St. Ambrose University has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $37,758 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.98%, which puts the figure next year near $37,749.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $37,749 |
| In 2 Years | $38,872 |
| In 3 Years | $40,029 |
| In 4 Years | $41,220 |
| In 5 Years | $42,447 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $157,870.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Saint Ambrose University, go to the Saint Ambrose University Financial Aid page.
