Tuition and Fees
At American University tuition is charged by credit hour and billed by semester. Below is a summary of the tuition and fees you can expect throughout your journey.
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.
2024-2025 Tuition Fees
| 45 Credits | $2,000 per Credit | $90,000 Total Tuition* |
*Based on 2024-2025 cost per credit hour
2024-2025 One-Time Fees
| Deposit | $1,000 (Applied toward Tuition) |
More Information
American University's tuition and fees information page.
**All additional expenses are non-direct expenses, meaning these will not show on an AU bill; however, these are costs a student may incur as they participate in the program. These costs are approximations based on averages.