American University

    Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · american.edu

    Billed cost for 2026–27

    First year, living on campus, before financial aid

    Tuition & fees
    Room
    Meal plan
    Billed total$83,506

    Not in the billed total

    • one-time fees on your first bill
    • health insurance, unless you have your own
    • course materials, unless you opt out

    Financial aid is figured from the college’s cost of attendance: . Estimate your price after aid

    From the college’s tuition and fees, health insurance and cost of attendance pages, checked Nov 3, 2026.

    62%
    Undergrads
    7,266
    75%
    88%
    $22,750

    College Scorecard, as of June 10, 2026