by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at American University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at American University stood at $58,771 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $819; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 |
| Total | $58,771 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does American University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how American University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In DC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, American University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the American University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at American University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $50,542 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,070 |
| One Year Ago | $55,724 |
| Most Recent Year | $57,952 |
This chart shows the way tuition at The American University has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $61,120 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.61%, which puts the figure next year near $61,482.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $61,482 |
| In 2 Years | $64,318 |
| In 3 Years | $67,285 |
| In 4 Years | $70,389 |
| In 5 Years | $73,636 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $263,474.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at American University, head to the American University Financial Aid page.
