by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Southwestern College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Southwestern College amounted to $39,822 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees came to $150; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,672 |
| Fees | $150 |
| Total | $39,822 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Southwestern College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Southwestern College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Southwestern College comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Southwestern College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Southwestern College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $34,750 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,500 |
| One Year Ago | $38,330 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,672 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SC has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 3.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $41,216 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.50%, so a year from now students could pay around $41,613.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $41,613 |
| In 2 Years | $43,484 |
| In 3 Years | $45,440 |
| In 4 Years | $47,484 |
| In 5 Years | $49,619 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $178,021.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Southwestern College, see the Southwestern College Financial Aid page.
