Southwestern College
Cost of Attendance
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The tuition at Southwestern College for 2018-19 is a competitive $580 per quarter unit. As a private institution, there is no difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition.
Total tuition will vary each quarter depending on the number of quarter units taken.
- Full time students take 9 or more quarter units
- Part time students take 4.5 quarter units
Our Master’s degree program in counseling is 97 quarter units, making tuition for the entire program $56,260 plus a $165 educational resource fee each quarter. Our Master’s degree program in art therapy / counseling is 98 quarter units (60 semester hours), making tuition for the entire program $56,840 plus a $165 educational resource fee each quarter. Tuition increases typically occur on an annual basis in the Fall quarter.
For an overview of how different program plans (2 year, 2.5 year, and 3.5 year plans) effect tuition and student loan availability, please visit Counseling Program Plan Options and/or Art Therapy/Counseling Program Plan Options.
Other costs are estimated for 2018-19 based on the local Santa Fe economy and take into account that almost 20% of our student body commute from Albuquerque, Taos or the surrounding area.
| Tuition |
$580.00 per unit; M.A. Counseling degree is 97 quarter units. M.A. Art Therapy / Counseling is 98 quarter units. Students can choose to enroll full-time (2.5 years), three-quarter time (3 years) or part-time (3.5 years). The annual tuition cost is based on the program plan and length of the program you choose (because tuition increases each year).Art Therapy/Counseling Program Plans | Counseling Program Plans |
| Fees | $50.00 Application fee (New students only) |
| Room and Board |
$12,234 per academic year* $3,058.50 per quarter (full time) This number is an average based on singles, couples and families renting rooms, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom apartments and houses. Actual costs will vary depending on your situation. See our Relocation Packet for information on local rentals. |
| Books and Supplies | $1,057 per academic year*
$264.25 per quarter (full time) |
| Transportation | $2,500 per academic year*
$625.00 per quarter (full time) |
| Misc. Expenses | $3003.91 per academic year*
$1,001.30 per quarter (full time) |
| Personal Therapy | $1,240.80 per academic year*
$310.20 per quarter (full time) |
| Child or Dependent Care | Actual Cost up to $3,000 maximum |
| Computer Expense | Actual cost up to $1,000 |
| Handicap Expenses | Determined on a case-by-case basis. No maximum. |
| Educational Resource Fee |
$165.00 per quarter |
| Major Expenses |
Determined on a case-by-case basis. No maximum. |
| Loan Origination Fees |
1.069% effective October 1, 2016 |
* Based on attending 4 quarters. Some students attend 3 quarters per academic year.
Full Time = 9 units or more/quarter Part Time = 4.5 units/quarter