Silliman University Tuition: How This Estimate Is Calculated
This Silliman University tuition calculator is built from Silliman's own official fee schedule for SY2026-2027 — one of the better-sourced calculators on this site, though it simplifies one real quirk in how Silliman actually prices tuition.
Per-Program Rates at Silliman
- General Education, Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Business, Mass Communication, Divinity, Performing & Visual Arts, IEMS — ₱1,463 per unit.
- Nursing — ₱1,557 per unit.
- Engineering & Design, Education, College of Computer Studies — ₱1,618 per unit.
The Declining Per-Hour Rate, Simplified
Silliman actually charges by contact hour in a declining-block structure — the 1st hour costs more than the 2nd, 3rd, and later hours. This calculator simplifies that to a flat rate using the 1st-hour figure, which means it will run a little high for course loads with many contact hours. A flat ₱4,559 in fees (registration, library, academic enhancement, hospital plan) applies every semester regardless of program.
Sources & Methodology
Figures come directly from Silliman's own official fee schedule, su.edu.ph/costs/schedule-of-fees. Silliman also requires a ₱6,500 down payment for most programs, not reflected in the payment-term totals above since this calculator only supports even division across installments. Figures were last checked 2026-07-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is Silliman University tuition per unit?
- ₱1,463 per unit for general programs, ₱1,557 for Nursing, and ₱1,618 for Engineering & Design, Education, and Computer Studies — Silliman's own official SY2026-2027 rates.
- Does Silliman charge per unit or per hour?
- Officially per contact hour, in a declining-block structure where later hours cost less than the first. This calculator simplifies that to a flat 1st-hour rate, so it may run slightly high for heavier course loads.
- How accurate is this Silliman tuition estimate?
- Built from Silliman's own official fee schedule, so the base rates are accurate — the main simplification is treating the declining per-hour structure as a flat rate. Confirm your real charges with Silliman's Accounting Office.