South University-Austin

What is the cost of studying for a year at South University-Austin?

For IPEDS 2024-25, South University-Austin reported annual full-time undergraduate tuition of $17,100 plus $795 in required fees, or $17,895 combined. The reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $475 per credit hour.

Reported full-time graduate tuition was $16,056 plus $555 in required fees; part-time graduate tuition was $669 per credit hour. These published charges are not a complete annual budget. Books, supplies, transportation, living expenses, and any program-specific costs must be considered separately, and a student's actual charges depend on enrollment and program.

Financial aid changes the comparison but does not make published tuition a reliable estimate of what every student will pay. In IPEDS 2024-25, 94% of students received financial aid and 56% had student loans. The reported average grant amount for undergraduates was $6,324. Average net price for students from families earning $0-$48,000 was $25,441; net price includes more than tuition and reflects aid for the measured group, not a quote for an individual applicant.

Eligible students may be able to use federal grants and loans, other grant aid, scholarships, or military education benefits. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is a practical first step for federal aid consideration. Compare a personalized aid offer with a full cost-of-attendance budget, and distinguish grants - which generally do not require repayment - from loans.

What are the work-study opportunities at South University-Austin?

Students considering part-time work should distinguish Federal Work-Study from ordinary employment and from program-required clinical experience. A Federal Work-Study award, if offered in an individual aid package, generally requires financial need and an available qualifying job; it is not an upfront discount on the tuition bill.

Ask the financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study positions are currently available to Austin students and how to apply. For other jobs, the university's career-services staff can be a starting point for discussing a job search, résumé, interviews, and career plans, but students should verify which appointments and employer activities are available to their program and campus. An internship or clinical placement may build experience without being a paid student job, and neither career assistance nor a Work-Study award guarantees employment.