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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* 

$28,976

Mandatory Fees 

$401

Room (based on double occupancy)

$6,150

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$3,065

Books

$210

Health Insurance** (AU Plan one semester)

$962

Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$580

TOTAL

$40,344

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

Type Costs
 

Tuition* 

$57,952

Mandatory Fees 

$802

Room (based on double occupancy)

$12,300

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$6,130

Books

$420

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,302

Personal (miscellaneous, transportation, telephone)

$1,160

TOTAL

$81,066

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

Type Costs
 

Tuition* 

$8,500

Mandatory Fees 

$401

Room (based on double occupancy)

$6,150

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$3,065

Books

$210

Health Insurance** (AU Plan one semester)

$962

Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$580

TOTAL

$19,868

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

Type Costs
 

Tuition* 

$17,000

Mandatory Fees 

$802

Room (based on double occupancy)

$12,300

Board (based on a 100-block meal plan)

$6,130

Books

$420

Health Insurance** (AU Plan)

$2,302

Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation)

$1,160

TOTAL

$40,114

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.