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Cost Guides
The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of approximately 5-7% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated.
This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024- 2025 (Based on 12 months)
Summer Semester: June 2024-August 2024
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024 - May 2025
| Type | Costs: Fall & Spring | Costs: Summer |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* (3 terms) |
$18,794 |
$6,617 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$548 |
|
|
Room (double occupancy) |
$11,924 |
$3,975 |
|
Board (based on 175-block meal plan) |
$6,058 |
$2,019 |
|
Books |
$300 |
$150 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,302 |
|
|
Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation) |
$1,836 |
$612 |
|
TOTAL |
$55,135 |
|
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024- 2025 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024 - May 2025
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring Abroad at AU |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,397 |
$14,349 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$274 |
$321 |
|
Room (based on double occupancy) |
$5,962 |
$5,619 |
|
Board (based on 175-block meal plan) |
$3,029 |
$2,581 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$500 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,302 |
|
|
Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation) |
$918 |
$944 |
|
TOTAL |
$46,346 |
|
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024- 2025 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024 - May 2025
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring WSCP |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,397 |
$8,500 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$274 |
$401 |
|
Room (based on double occupancy) |
$5,962 |
$6,150 |
|
Board |
$3,029 |
$3,065 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$210 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,302 |
|
|
Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous) |
$918 |
$580 |
|
TOTAL |
$40,938 |
|
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023- 2024 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2023 - May 2024
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring WSP |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,397 |
$28,976 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$274 |
$401 |
|
Room |
$5,962 |
$6,150 |
|
Board |
$3,029 |
$3,065 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$210 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,302 |
|
|
Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous) |
$918 |
$580 |
|
TOTAL |
$61,414 |
|
Note: the cost shown for WSP is the prevailing American University flat fee tuition rate for undergraduate students enrolling in 12-17.5 credits in the fall 20223 and/or spring 2024 semesters.
Tuition and Fees
*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. Tuition is charged per semester, per credit hour. Please plan accordingly.
** Health insurance fees reflect 2023-2025 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.