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The American University Housing Costs

How Much Does it Cost to Stay at American University?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a lot. How much does American University charge for these necessities, and how does it compare to other schools?

Below You'll Find:

  • Expenses Outline
  • Trends and Total Expenses
  • Where do you Sleep & Eat?
  • Comparison with National Average
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Room and Board Expenses & Costs

American University prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing expense for an average student was $9,996 in 2019 - 2020, and the cost of a typical meal plan was $6,100.

The table below will show you the average expected expenses of both on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for American University.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$16,096$16,096
-- Housing$9,996
-- Meals$6,100
Other Living Expenses$909$909
Books and Supplies$800$800
Total$17,805$17,805
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Planning on Spending Four Years in the Dorms? Expected Cost is $73,903

Housing and meal plans at The American University have changed about 1.3% per year these past five years. If current developments in room, board, and other expenses continue, we expect this year's incoming first year students to pay $18,184 their first year of college. Students obtaining their associates degree would pay somewhere around $18,377 in their final year, while those pursuing a bachelor's degree will probably pay $18,572 in their final year.

The room and board total over the course of four years would be $73,903; for two years it would be $36,562.

The Lowdown on Your Campus Home and Food Plan

Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity4,262
Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per WeekN/A

Campus Expense is Much Higher Than Average

With room, board, and other living expenses for on-campus students totaling $17,805, American University is well above the U.S. average of $14,738.

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