Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern States is $7,439. The 2023 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 25.81% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,857.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2023-2024 is $9,359 which is a 25.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,014 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 14.35% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
Southern States Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$5,913$19,251
2022-2023$7,439$22,014
Change % 2022-202325.81%14.35%
2023-2024$9,359$25,174
Southern States University - COA
Southern States University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Southern States University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $7,045 for the academic year 2022-2023. The graduate tuition has been risen by 58.78% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $14,569.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $11,186 for the academic year 2023-2024 which is a 58.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Southern States Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$4,437$19,251
2022-2023$7,045$22,014
Change % 2022-202358.78%14.35%
2023-2024$11,186$25,174
Southern States University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Southern States. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $196.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Graduate2021-2022$172
2022-2023$196
2023-2024$223
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Southern States University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Southern States University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southern States University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Southern States University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Southern States University$7,439
Ashford University$13,160
Trident University International$9,240
Academy of Art University$28,024
Westcliff University$21,000
Los Angeles Film School$33,130

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Southern States?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Southern States is $33,772.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027Fall 2023$7,821$8,222$8,643$9,086$33,772
Class of 2028Fall 2024$8,222$8,643$9,086$9,552$35,504
Class of 2029Fall 2025$8,643$9,086$9,552$10,042$37,324
Class of 2030Fall 2026$9,086$9,552$10,042$10,557$39,239
Class of 2031Fall 2027$9,552$10,042$10,557$11,099$41,251

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $132,480.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Southern States University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027Fall 2023$31,475$32,541$33,653$34,811$132,480
Class of 2028Fall 2024$32,541$33,653$34,811$36,018$137,022
Class of 2029Fall 2025$33,653$34,811$36,018$37,275$141,756
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,811$36,018$37,275$38,585$146,688
Class of 2031Fall 2027$36,018$37,275$38,585$39,949$151,826

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 1% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $110,568.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Southern States University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027Fall 2023$25,997$27,063$28,175$29,333$110,568
Class of 2028Fall 2024$27,063$28,175$29,333$30,540$115,110
Class of 2029Fall 2025$28,175$29,333$30,540$31,797$119,844
Class of 2030Fall 2026$29,333$30,540$31,797$33,107$124,776
Class of 2031Fall 2027$30,540$31,797$33,107$34,471$129,914

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Southern States University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Southern States University 2023 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,439$1,000 $22,014
Graduate$7,045 $1,000$22,014

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