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Tuition and Fees

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**Rates listed are PER CREDIT HOUR, unless otherwise noted.

For a list of all required Cost of Attendance elements, see the Financial Aid Handbook/COA website.

22/23 Academic Year includes:

  • Fall 2022 (Sessions 1/2/3)
  • Spring 2023 (Sessions 1/2/3)
  • Summer 2023 (Sessions 1/2)

23/24 Academic Year includes:

  • Fall 2023 (Sessions 1/2/3)
  • Spring 2024 (Sessions 1/2/3)
  • Summer 2024 (Sessions 1/2)

See details on Academic Calendar

Note: Rate reduction/change listed in the table below begins Spring 2023 Session 3.
Undergraduate 22/23
23/24
Military
22/23
23/24
Civilian
All Programs 250.00 325.00
Graduate 22/23
23/24
Military
22/23
23/24
Civilian
MBA 450.00 500.00
Leadership, Security & Emergency Studies, Management 450.00 500.00
Sport Management 450.00 500.00
Specialized Ministries 450.00 500.00
School Leadership 395.00 395.00
Master of Arts in Teaching 395.00 395.00
Curriculum and Instruction 395.00 395.00
Special Education 395.00 395.00
Doctorate in Education n/a 365.00
Certificates 22/23
23/24
Military
22/23
23/24
Civilian
Certificate (Undergraduate) 250.00 325.00
Certificate (Graduate) 450.00 500.00

*Military rates apply to active duty military, guard members, reservists, and their spouses. Military rates are also offered to DoD civilians who are taking undergraduate or graduate courses.

*A $30 technology fee per academic session will be applied.

Group-Specific Tuition Rates

Contact our enrollment team to inquire about the current group-specific rates for your organization. 


Tuition Payment

Southwestern College provides a variety of tuition payment arrangements. It is important that students communicate with our staff early to ensure appropriate paperwork is submitted in a timely manner as payment arrangements are required prior to the start of class.

Employer Reimbursement

If an employer offers reimbursement, Southwestern College will defer payment for up to 60 days from the end date of the semester on tuition and fees covered by the employer under the tuition policy. Payment for all tuition and fees not covered by the employer is due by the first day of class. A non-refundable payment plan fee of $15.00 is charged for deferring tuition until reimbursed by your employer. We will require a letter from your employer (on company letterhead) prior to your first class. The letter must state what tuition benefits are available to you. If for any reason your employer does not pay for the tuition and fee charges, the student is responsible for full payment.

Direct Company Billing

If your employer offers tuition benefits, Southwestern College can bill your company directly. We will require a letter from your employer (on company letterhead) prior to your first class. The letter must state what tuition benefits are available to you, and where we send the invoice. If for any reason your employer does not pay for the tuition and fee charges, the student is responsible for full payment.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available for students who qualify. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all other required documents to apply for federal student loans and grants. Financial Aid counselors are available to assist you with your questions.

VA and Tuition Assistance

Southwestern College gladly assists our service members and veterans in processing their tuition assistance and veteran’s benefits.

Payment Plans

For those who are unable to pay tuition in full prior to class start date, Southwestern offers payment plan options. A $15/semester nonrefundable fee will be assessed for all payment plans. The standard payment plan allows payment over 5 months in the fall and spring semesters, and over 3 months in the summer semester. Students activate the payment plans through their Self-Service account.

Withdrawal Policy

If you are considering a withdrawal, it is strongly recommended that you read the section on Changes to Enrollment located in the Financial Aid Handbook.  If you are using financial aid to pay for your classes, you should also read Southwestern College’s Return of Title IV Funds policy.  It is a good idea to reach out to both your academic success coach and the Office of Financial Aid if you are considering dropping one of your classes.

Cost of Attendance

For full information on cost, please visit our main campus Cost of Attendance page.

Net Price Calculator

Southwestern College’s net price calculator is part of a carefully designed program that can help guide prospective students through estimating their financial aid options. Open the Net Price Calculator.

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