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The American University cost of attendance is $71,703 . The average net price after scholarships and grants is $41,369 .
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Expenses
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,889 | $53,889 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,706 |
| Other | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Total Cost | $71,703 | $71,703 |
American University Financial Aid
Financial aid of all American University undergraduate students:
| Type of Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
| Grant or Scholarship | 47% | $30,338 |
| Pell Grants | 12% | $4,937 |
| Federal Student Loans | 34% | $5,846 |
American University Net Price
A college’s net price is the amount that a student pays to attend a school after subtracting scholarships and grants (i.e., financial aid that a student does not have to pay back). The net price is specific to each student and is based on their own personal circumstances.
The average net price for full-time beginning undergraduate students at the in-state rate is $41,369 .
| Average Net Price by Income | |
| $0-$30,000 | $25,678 |
| $30,001-$48,000 | $22,059 |
| $48,001-$75,000 | $30,528 |
| $75,001-$110,000 | $34,332 |
| $110,001 and more | $50,571 |
The data on this website is sourced as public domain data from the most recent survey year of the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator tool. That tool can be found at this link: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/. MyCollegeSelection encourages students to explore multiple resources as part of the research process in selecting the college of their dreams.