Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Earning a degree at AU is an investment of both time and money. We do our best to manage costs to keep your return on investment high.
Thanks to our generous donors and endowment, in conjunction with federal and state aid programs, we can offer students multiple options for offsetting the cost of a private school education. Our knowledgeable and experienced counselors will partner with you to ensure you receive the financial information you need to help make your college financing decisions.
2019-20 Traditional Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Tuition Rates | |
| 1-11 credit hour(s) | $1,280 per credit hour |
| 12-18 credit hours | $15,350 per semester |
| Summer term (2020) | $400 per credit hour |
| Room Rates | |
| Standard dorm room | $3,120 per semester |
| Private room – upon availability | $3,600 per semester |
| Fair Commons (restrictions apply) | $3,680 per semester |
| Tara East (restrictions apply) | $3,120 per semester |
| University Terrace (restrictions apply) | $3,680 per semester |
| Meal Plan Costs | |
| Raven Basic | $1,900 per semester |
| Raven Basic Plus | $2,160 per semester |
| Raven Unlimited | $2,420 per semester |
| Raven On-the-Go (Juniors & Seniors Only) | $1,190 per semester |
| Raven Dollars | $50 minimum |
| Miscellaneous Fees & Estimated Expenses | |
| Student Services Fee | $265 per semester |
| First Year Experience Fee | $130 |
| Parking Permit | $60 per year |
| Books * | $600 per semester |
| Travel * | $500 per semester |
| Personal Expenses * | $900 per semester |
*Estimated expenses; not fixed charges, and will vary by student.
Semester Withdraw Refund Schedule
| Date of Withdraw | Refund % |
|---|---|
| Prior to Aug. 27 | 100% |
| Aug. 27-Sept.2 | 90% |
| Sept. 3-9 | 80% |
| Sept. 10-16 | 60% |
| Sept. 17-23 | 40% |
| Sept. 24-30 | 20% |
| After Oct. 1 | 0% |