Southwestern College's published cost of attendance is $58,432. Net price by income band varies across the student population: low-income families pay approximately $26,294, middle-income families pay around $30,032, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,739.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $58,432 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,822 |
| Room and Board | $11,465 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,608 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,824 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $26,294 |
| $30–48k | $28,688 |
| $48–75k | $30,032 |
| $75–110k | $31,315 |
| $110k+ | $32,739 |
Southwestern College's published cost of attendance is $58,432. Net price by income band varies across the student population: low-income families pay approximately $26,294, middle-income families pay around $30,032, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,739. Azimuth ranks Southwestern College #1154 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Southwestern College structures aid through need-based grants and federal loan programs. Most students complete the FAFSA to access need-based aid, and the institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the net price illusion — sticker price and what families actually pay can differ substantially depending on aid eligibility. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,900; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,687, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Southwestern College earn median 4-year earnings of $64,687, placing Southwestern College in the 64.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,910 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southwestern College in the 75.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southwestern College #337 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Southwestern College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 97 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $73,596, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Computer Game Programming program graduates 36 students with median 4-year earnings of $83,746, while Criminal Justice and Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management round out the institution's core offerings with 21 and 18 graduates respectively. These programs anchor Southwestern College's economic profile and align with the institution's dominant focus on Business education.
