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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 2025-26. 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)* | $18,917 | $37,833 |
| Housing** | $4,140 | $8,280 |
| Food*** | $2,750 | $5,500 |
| 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 | $28,127 | $56,253 |
| Expense | By Semester | By Year |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 credits)* | $18,917 | $37,833 |
| Housing** | $945 | $1,890 |
| Food*** | $1,606 | $3,212 |
| Technology Fee | $140 | $280 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, Equipment | $660 | $1,320 |
| Transportation | $810 | $1,620 |
| Personal/Other/Loan fees ($70 avg.)**** | $791 | $1,582 |
| Total Budget | $23,869 | $47,737 |
| Expense | By Semester | By Year |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 credits)* | $18,917 | $37,833 |
| Housing** | $3,285 | $6,570 |
| Food*** | $1,606 | $3,212 |
| Technology Fee | $140 | $280 |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials, Equipment | $660 | $1,320 |
| Transportation | $810 | $1,620 |
| Clothing/Personal**** | $1,080 | $2,160 |
| Medical Care/Other/Loan fees ($115 avg) | $1,541 | $3,082 |
| Total Budget | $28,039 | $56,077 |
*Based on 2025-2026 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.
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