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Estimated cost of attendance
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These are the estimated costs of attending St. Ambrose University as an undergraduate in 2024-25. It’s based on full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) during Fall and Spring semesters. There is a one-time $100 matriculation fee for new students.
| Expense | By Semester | By Year |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 credits)* | $18,189 | $36,378 |
| Housing** | $4,019 | $8,038 |
| Food*** | $2,670 | $5,340 |
| Technology Fee | $140 | $280 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, Equipment | $660 | $1,320 |
| Transportation | $729 | $1,458 |
| Personal/Other/Loan fees ($70 avg.)**** | $791 | $1,582 |
| Total Budget | $27,198 | $54,396 |
| Expense | By Semester | By Year |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 credits)* | $18,189 | $36,378 |
| Housing** | $945 | $1,890 |
| Food*** | $1,606 | $3,212 |
| Technology Fee | $140 | $280 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, Equipment | $660 | $1,320 |
| Transportation | $900 | $1,800 |
| Personal/Other/Loan fees ($70 avg.)**** | $791 | $1,582 |
| Total Budget | $23,231 | $46,462 |
| Expense | By Semester | By Year |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 credits)* | $18,189 | $36,378 |
| Housing** | $3,285 | $6,570 |
| Food*** | $1,606 | $3,212 |
| Technology Fee | $140 | $280 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, Equipment | $660 | $1,320 |
| Transportation | $900 | $1,800 |
| Clothing/Personal**** | $1,080 | $2,160 |
| Medical Care/Other/Loan fees ($115 avg) | $1,541 | $3,082 |
| Total Budget | $27,401 | $54,802 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change each summer.
**This cost is estimated, actual housing cost will vary by student selections.
***Cost estimate based on 3 meals per day.
****Personal expenses can include phone charges, clothing, entertainment, laundry, and other costs.
These are the estimated 2024-25 costs of attending St. Ambrose University for Master’s students the summer, fall, and spring semesters. There is a one-time $100 matriculation fee for new students. Refer to the individual academic program page to see exact cost of tuition for each Master's degree program.
| Expense | Per Summer Session | Per Semester (Part-time, Fall or Spring) |
Per Semester (Full-time, Fall or Spring) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $2,200 - $7,700** | $2,900 - $10,000** | $7,400 - $16,200 |
| Books | $165 - $330 | $330 | $660 |
| Technology Fee | $70 | $70 | $140 |
| Housing*** | $1,643 | $3,285 | $3,285 |
| Food**** | $803 | $1,606 | $1,606 |
| Transportation | $450 | $900 | $900 |
| Clothing/Personal***** | $540 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Medical Care/Other/Loan fees ($218 avg) | $797 | $1,594 | $1,594 |
| Total Budget | $6,670 - $12,333 | $11,765 - $18,865 | $16,665 - $25,465 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change each summer.
**Excludes one-price master programs (MSLP & MPAS), which divide cost equally across all semesters.
***This cost is estimated, actual housing cost will vary by student selections.
****Cost estimate based on 3 meals per day.
*****Personal expenses can include phone charges, clothing, entertainment, laundry, and other costs.
These are the estimated 2024-25 costs of attending St. Ambrose University for Doctoral students the summer, fall, and spring semesters. There is a one-time $100 matriculation fee for new students. Refer to the individual academic program page to see exact cost of tuition for each Doctoral degree program.
| Expense | Per Summer Session | Per Semester (Part-time, Fall or Spring) |
Per Semester (Full-time, Fall or Spring) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $4,000 - $8,650 | $4,000** | $8,000 - $23,000 |
| Books | $165 - $330 | $330 | $660 |
| Technology Fee | $70 | $70 | $140 |
| Housing*** | $1,643 | $3,285 | $3,285 |
| Food**** | $803 | $1,606 | $1,606 |
| Transportation | $450 | $900 | $900 |
| Clothing/Personal***** | $540 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Medical Care/Other/Loan fees ($218 avg) | $797 | $1,594 | $1,594 |
| Total Budget | $8,500 - $13,300 | $8,632 | $17,000 - $32,000 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change each summer.
**Excludes OTD and DPT programs, which do not include part-time options in Fall or Spring semesters.
***This cost is estimated, actual housing cost will vary by student selections.
****Cost estimate based on 3 meals per day.
*****Personal expenses can include phone charges, clothing, entertainment, laundry, and other costs.
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