Saint Ambrose University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,570

Cost of attendance at Saint Ambrose University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,570

Cost of attendance at Saint Ambrose University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Saint Ambrose University was $24,844. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Saint Ambrose University

Saint Ambrose University net price calculator

$24,844

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Saint Ambrose University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,844	$1,653 (6%)	$21,762	$22,279	$20,766	$25,894	$27,097
2021	$26,497	$64	$20,729	$23,031	$25,717	$26,406	$28,322
2020	$26,561	$999 (4%)	$23,977	$24,516	$27,002	$25,654	$27,504
2019	$25,562	$622 (2%)	$21,044	$23,298	$24,504	$25,484	$26,808
2018	$24,940	$886 (4%)	$20,434	$20,800	$23,676	$24,618	$27,499
2017	$24,054	$848 (3%)	$21,190	$22,696	$23,207	$23,640	$25,201
2016	$24,902	$493 (2%)	$20,734	$21,547	$23,993	$24,739	$26,692
2015	$24,409	$2,502 (11%)	$22,551	$22,202	$23,421	$24,742	$26,996
2014	$21,907	--	$20,196	$18,947	$22,171	$22,759	$25,318

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Saint Ambrose University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$51,924	$992 (2%)	$33,570	$17,034	$1,320
2021	$50,932	$1,180 (2%)	$32,758	$16,854	$1,320
2020	$49,752	$1,378 (3%)	$31,812	$16,620	$1,320
2019	$48,374	$1,546 (3%)	$30,894	$16,160	$1,320
2018	$46,828	$1,084 (2%)	$30,016	$15,492	$1,320
2017	$45,744	$1,544 (3%)	$29,150	$15,394	$1,200
2016	$44,200	$960 (2%)	$28,380	$14,620	$1,200
2015	$43,240	$750 (2%)	$27,540	$14,500	$1,200
2014	$42,490	$530 (1%)	$26,740	$14,550	$1,200
2013	$41,960	--	$25,970	$14,790	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Saint Ambrose University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,688 dormitories available to its students at $7,196 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Saint Ambrose University is $800 per month.
Does Saint Ambrose University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Saint Ambrose University for one academic year is $4,442, which works out to $494 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Saint Ambrose University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,320.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Saint Ambrose University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,308

If living off-campus, with family: $3,650

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,620
How much is Saint Ambrose University application fees?: Saint Ambrose University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Saint Ambrose University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Saint Ambrose University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$970	$1,020
For out-of-state students	$970	$1,020

Housing and Meal

Saint Ambrose University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Saint Ambrose University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,442	$7,196	N/A	19	1,688
2021	$4,334	$7,020	N/A	19	1,654
2020	$4,208	$6,816	N/A	19	1,671
2019	$4,086	$6,384	N/A	19	1,701
2018	$3,966	$6,198	N/A	19	1,676
2017	$3,850	$6,019	N/A	19	1,676
2016	$4,130	$5,270	N/A	19	1,715

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Saint Ambrose University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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