Costs Overview
How much will it cost?
Tuition and fees listed vary by program length and are subject to change. Upon completion of the Undergraduate Accelerator year, students enroll as sophomores at AU and pay standard applicant tuition and fees.
Academic Year 2020 Estimated Program Costs
| Academic Accelerator Program 2 semesters | Extended Accelerator Program 3 semesters | Pre-Sessional English Program | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $52,160 – $52,881 | $58,171 – $58,183 | Fall/Spring: $9,557 Summer: $6,340 |
| Health Insurance | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Housing | $9,604-$18,982 | $14,823-$25,499 | $14,823-$25,499 |
| Dining* | $3,686-$5,518 | $5,529-$8,277 | $5,529-$8,277 |
| Total | $67,450-$79,381 | $80,523-$93,959 | $28,692-$43,333 |
*A default dining plan will be assigned to each student based on their housing assignment type, but students are free to make changes or select any other dining plan that they wish once they arrive at American University.
**The annual cost (3 terms) for health insurance is $2,000. Each additional term of insurance coverage is $675. Students enrolled in the Pre-Sessional English program will be enrolled beyond one year because they continue in the Extended First Year program after successful completion of PSE.
NOTE: A housing preference form will be included with your conditional acceptance offer.
Costs are subject to change. The costs listed represent a range of housing and dining options.
All prices listed are in USD.
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