Saint Ambrose University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose's reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was $36,378, with $280 in required fees. The same tuition and fee amounts were reported for in-state and out-of-state students, as is common at private universities.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $38,113.
• Typical annual room and board charge: $13,780.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,320.

Together, those reported items total $51,758 for an academic year. This is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges would add to it. Students living at home or selecting different housing and meal options may face a different set of expenses. They should use the university's budget for their entry year rather than combine prices from different years.

Published price is also different from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid. In the reported income-based figures, average net price was $21,729 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $27,807 for those above $110,000. Individual offers can differ substantially. All students in the reported aid group received some form of financial aid, while 64% had student loans; "aid" therefore should not be read as a full grant covering the bill.

Eligible students may be considered for institutional scholarships, federal and state grants, loans, and applicable military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing Saint Ambrose's scholarship and priority-date instructions are the practical steps toward an individualized estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose students can look for paid work while enrolled, but Federal Work-Study and an ordinary part-time job are not the same thing. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid for eligible students and generally requires FAFSA information; an award indicates potential eligibility, not a guaranteed position or earnings.

Students should ask the financial-aid or student-employment office how campus jobs are posted, whether positions require a Work-Study award, and whether approved off-campus roles are available. Pay from a job is generally earned through hours worked rather than deducted automatically from a tuition bill.

For career development beyond student employment, the university reports offering individual career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruitment, job fairs, and alumni networking opportunities. Those services can support a search for internships or postgraduation work, but their availability is not an employment guarantee.