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Washington Semester 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 4 months)
Fall Semester: August 2024-December 2024 or
Spring Semester: January 2025-May 2025

Type Costs
 

Tuition* 

$30,135

Mandatory Fees 

$1,090

Room (based on double occupancy)

$6,195

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$3,165

Books

$231

Health Insurance** (AU Plan one semester)

$1,050

Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$638

TOTAL

$42,504

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024 - May 2025

Type Costs
 

Tuition* 

$60,270

Mandatory Fees 

$2,180

Room (based on double occupancy)

$12,390

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$6,330

Books

$462

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,506

Personal (miscellaneous, transportation, telephone)

$1,276

TOTAL

$85,414

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 (Based on 4 months)
Fall Semester: August 2024-December 2024 or
Spring Semester: January 2025-May 2025

Type Costs
 

Tuition* 

$8,900

Mandatory Fees 

$1,090

Room (based on double occupancy)

$6,195

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$3,165

Books

$231

Health Insurance** (AU Plan one semester)

$1050

Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$638

TOTAL

$21,269

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024 - May 2025

Type Costs
 

Tuition* 

$17,800

Mandatory Fees 

$2,180

Room (based on double occupancy)

$12,390

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$6,330

Books

$462

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,506

Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$1,276

TOTAL

$42,944

Tuition and Fees

*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. Tuition is charged per semester, per credit hour.

The cost shown for the Washington Semester Programs, not including International Certificates, is the prevailing American University flat fee tuition rate for undergraduate students enrolling in 12-17.5 credits in the fall 2024 and/or spring 2025 semesters. 

** Health insurance fees reflect 2023-2024 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.