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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.
Spring 2026 (Based on 15 weeks)
January 12 - April 24 2026
| Type | Costs: Spring | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* (15 weeks) |
$9,773 |
|
|
Mandatory Fees |
$274 |
|
|
Room (double occupancy) |
$5,962 |
|
|
Board (based on 175-block meal plan) |
$3,029 |
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|
Books |
$150 |
|
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$1,151 |
|
|
Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation) |
$918 |
|
|
TOTAL |
$21,257 |
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025- 2026 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2025 - May 2026
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring Abroad at AU |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,397 |
$15,140 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$274 |
$3334 |
|
Room (based on double occupancy) |
$5,962 |
$5,925 |
|
Board (based on 175-block meal plan) |
$3,029 |
$2,500 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$515 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,302 |
|
|
Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation) |
$918 |
$975 |
|
TOTAL |
$47,721 |
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025- 2026 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2025 - May 2026
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring WSCP |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,397 |
$8,900 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$274 |
$1,090 |
|
Room (based on double occupancy) |
$5,962 |
$6,195 |
|
Board |
$3,029 |
$3,165 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$231 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,302 |
|
|
Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous) |
$918 |
$638 |
|
TOTAL |
$42,251 |
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025- 2026 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2025 - May 2026
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring WSP |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,397 |
$30,135 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$274 |
$1,090 |
|
Room |
$5,962 |
$6,195 |
|
Board |
$3,029 |
$3,165 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$231 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,302 |
|
|
Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous) |
$918 |
$638 |
|
TOTAL |
$63,486 |
|
Note: the cost shown for WSP is the prevailing American University flat fee tuition rate for undergraduate students enrolling in 12-17.5 credits in the fall 20223 and/or spring 2024 semesters.
Tuition and Fees
*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. Tuition is charged per semester, per credit hour. Please plan accordingly.
** Health insurance fees reflect 2024-2025 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.