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The real 4-year cost of Saint Ambrose University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Saint Ambrose University went from $21,610 to $35,598, an average of 2.9% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$38,777
Year 2$39,899
Year 3$41,053
Year 4$42,241
4-year total$161,971

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$121,971
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$81,622
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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