Southwestern College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Southwestern College?

For 2024-25, Southwestern College reported full-time undergraduate tuition of $39,672 and required fees of $150, with the same listed charges for in-state and out-of-state students. These are published charges before scholarships, grants, or other aid - not what every student pays.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $39,822 for the academic year.
• Reported typical room and board charges: $10,912 combined.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,000.

Adding those reported 2024-25 amounts produces a partial annual estimate of $51,734 for a student using the listed housing and dining figures. It is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges can add to it. A commuter or a student in a differently priced program would need a different estimate.

Aid can substantially change the price. In the reported aid data, 99% of students received some form of financial aid, and the average grant aid awarded to undergraduates was $23,518. Grants do not normally have to be repaid, while loans do. For students from families earning $0-$48,000, the reported average net price was $28,688; that is an average for a defined aid-reporting group, not a personalized quote. About 49% of students had student loans, making the terms of an individual aid offer important to compare.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, applicable state aid, and Southwestern scholarships after completing the required aid applications. Veterans and service members should also have the financial aid office review how their particular education benefits apply. The clearest comparison among colleges is each school's current, itemized aid offer: separate scholarships and grants from loans, then account for expenses the offer does not cover.

What are the work-study opportunities at Southwestern College?

Southwestern students may be able to combine part-time work with study through student employment, including Federal Work-Study for those who qualify. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that pays students for eligible work; receiving a Work-Study award does not, by itself, mean a job has been assigned.

Students should check their aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and ask the financial aid or student employment office where openings are posted and how hiring works. Ordinary campus jobs may follow different eligibility rules. In either case, wages depend on hours worked and the position's pay rate; they should not be treated as an upfront reduction in a tuition bill.

Employment support extends beyond campus jobs. Reported career services include individual counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job postings, employer recruitment, career fairs, and alumni networking. These services can support a search for internships or post-college work, but their availability is not an employment outcome, and an internship is not required of every student.