Tuition and Fees
Finance Your Education
We know that financing your education is a key factor in deciding whether to pursue a graduate degree. We are here to help!
All applicants are automatically considered for Kogod's merit-based scholarships, including international students.
Your aid may include an AU scholarship or grant, federally funded grants, private loans, and/or low-interest federally funded loans.
There are more than 17 need- and merit-based Kogod scholarships for current graduate students plus 10 available to most Kogod students in any program.
2025-2026 Tuition Fees
| 30 - 37.5 Credits | $2,080 per Credit | $62,400 - $78,000 Total Tuition |
2025-2026 One-Time Fees
| Deposit | $500 (Applied toward Tuition) |
2025-2026 Fees per Semester
| Fees | Full-Time (9+ Credits) | Part-Time | Summer Session |
| Grad Activity | $50 | $50 | $0 |
| Support Services | $450 | $165 | $0 |
| Metro U-Pass | $136 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Courseware (Eagle Access Program) | $324 | $27 per credit | $80 |
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Health Insurance Premiums
Health insurance is mandatory for all full-time degree, resident, and international students unless the student has comparable coverage under another health insurance plan.
| Annual | Fall | Spring/Summer | Summer | |
| Student | $2,506 | $1,050 | $1,456 | $632 |
More Information
American University's student health insurance plan information page.
International Students
American University's International Student and Scholar Services has developed a graduate student cost guide to assist international students with acquiring visas to study in the United States.
International Student Cost Guide