Published cost of attendance is $67,493. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,478, middle-income families pay around $28,175, higher-income families pay approximately $36,332.
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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) | $67,493 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,813 |
| Room and Board | $15,072 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,269 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,224 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,478 |
| $30–48k | $19,096 |
| $48–75k | $28,175 |
| $75–110k | $30,387 |
| $110k+ | $36,332 |
Published cost of attendance is $67,493. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,478, middle-income families pay around $28,175, higher-income families pay approximately $36,332. Azimuth ranks Southwestern University #1237 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 13.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $46,546. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,994, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Southwestern University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,994, placing Southwestern University in the 45.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,339 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southwestern University in the 11.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southwestern University #1002 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect both the university's social-sciences focus and its ability to position graduates into careers with sustained earning growth. The earnings pattern is anchored in Social Sciences, which shapes the institution's overall economic profile. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 60 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $71,342, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 34 students with median 4-year earnings of $50,426, and Biology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $62,928 across 27 graduates. Together, these programs form the core of Southwestern University's degree output and contribute meaningfully to the institution's above-average return on investment profile among comparable private institutions.
