by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Southwestern University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Southwestern University stood at $53,813 each year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $525; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,288 |
| Fees | $525 |
| Total | $53,813 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Southwestern University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Southwestern University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Southwestern University sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Southwestern University Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Southwestern University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $46,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $48,450 |
| One Year Ago | $50,558 |
| Most Recent Year | $53,288 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Southwestern has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition went up 5.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $56,718 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.62%, putting next year’s cost near $56,298.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $56,298 |
| In 2 Years | $58,898 |
| In 3 Years | $61,618 |
| In 4 Years | $64,463 |
| In 5 Years | $67,440 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $241,277.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Southwestern University, head to the Southwestern University Financial Aid page.
