Susquehanna University Tuition 2021| The College Monk

$46,690

Tuition

$62,480

Cost of Attendance

$26,868

Net Price

Susquehanna University Tuition and Fees

Susquehanna University is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at SU is quite moderate. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Susquehanna University comes to around $49,180, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing costs $13,140, books and supplies cost $1,200, while the other expenses add up to $1,800.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$47,290	$47,290
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Room & Board cost	$12,630	$12,630
Other Expenses	$1,360	$1,360
Total Cost of Attendance	$62,480	$62,480

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. What's more, at Susquehanna University, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $49,180 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,200 for books and supplies, $13,140 toward room and boarding, and $1,800 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $65,320 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$26,868

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$18,111

$30,001 to $48,000

$19,571

$48,001 to $75,000

$22,263

$75,001 to $110,000

$26,495

$110,000+

$31,466

The net cost of attending Susquehanna University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At SU, the average net price is estimated to be $27,079. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $19,823, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $19,548. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $23,123 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $24,933 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $32,069 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$102,256

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$1,061

Total interest paid

$25,087

Sum of Loan Payments

$127,343

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Susquehanna University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $102,256 for example. This will result in a $12,734 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $127,343 which is $25,087 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$47,290	$47,290
Room & Board Cost	$12,630	$12,630
Total Tuition & Fees	$59,920	$59,920

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Susquehanna University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $49,180 per year. They would also be required to pay around $13,140 for their room and boarding expenses. Accordingly, the overall cost for undergraduate students at the university totals about $65,320 per year, based on the available data.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$46,690	$46,690
Fees	$600	$600

As for the students looking to enroll in postgraduate programs at SU, the tuition and fees they are charged add up to $49,180 per year. Of this amount, $48,560 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $620 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,485
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,485

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend SU. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $819 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $378. At present, Susquehanna University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 61 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,630	$12,630
Other Expense	$1,360	$1,360
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200

As far as the housing and related charges at SU are concerned, these expenses vary depending on whether the candidate chooses to live on-campus or off-campus. Students have to pay $14,620 per year for on-campus housing and $15,260 a year for off-campus lodging facilities. On the other hand, the room and board charges that the students have to pay total around $13,140 per year. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,200 for books and supplies. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $1,480 for on-campus candidates and $2,120 for students who are off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,630

Off Campus

$12,630

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,360

Off Campus

$1,360

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,200

Off Campus

$1,200

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at SU are projected to cost around $329,321 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $27,079 in 2018-2019, $26,868 in 2017-2018, and $26,869 in 2016-2017.