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Cost Guides
The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of approximately 5-7% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated.
This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa.
English Language Training Academy (ELTA)
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022- 2023 (Based on 12 months)
Summer Semester: June 2022-August 2022
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2022 - May 2023
| Type | Costs: Fall & Spring | Costs: Summer |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* (3 terms) |
$18,072 |
$6,363 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$642 |
|
|
Room (double occupancy) |
$10,400 |
$3,467 |
|
Board (based on 175-block meal plan) |
$5,306 |
$1,769 |
|
Books |
$300 |
$150 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,178 |
|
|
Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation) |
$1,500 |
$500 |
|
TOTAL |
$50,647 |
|
Fall ELTA & Spring Abroad at AU
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022- 2023 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2022 - May 2023
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring Abroad at AU |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,036 |
$13,268 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$321 |
$321 |
|
Room (based on double occupancy) |
$5,200 |
$6,000 |
|
Board (based on 175-block meal plan) |
$2,653 |
$2,603 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$400 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,178 |
|
|
Personal (miscellaneous, telephone, transportation) |
$750 |
$750 |
|
TOTAL |
$43,630 |
|
Fall ELTA & Spring Washington Semester Certificate
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022- 2023 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2022 - May 2023
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring WSCP |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9.036 |
$8,500 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$321 |
$401 |
|
Room (based on double occupancy) |
$5,200 |
$5,200 |
|
Board |
$2,653 |
$1,726 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$200 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,178 |
|
|
Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous) |
$750 |
$600 |
|
TOTAL |
$36,915 |
|
Fall ELTA & Spring Washington Semester Program
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022- 2023 (Based on 9 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2022 - May 2023
| Type | Costs: Fall ELTA | Costs: Spring WSP |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$9,036 |
$26,535 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$321 |
$401 |
|
Room |
$5,200 |
$5,200 |
|
Board |
$2,653 |
$1,726 |
|
Books |
$150 |
$200 |
|
Health Insurance** (AU Plan) |
$2,178 |
|
|
Personal (clothing, telephone, transportation & miscellaneous) |
$750 |
$600 |
|
TOTAL |
$54,950 |
|
Note: the cost shown for WSP is the prevailing American University flat fee tuition rate for undergraduate students enrolling in 12-17.5 credits in the fall 2022 and/or spring 2023 semesters.
Tuition and Fees
*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. Tuition is charged per semester, per credit hour. Please plan accordingly.
** Health insurance fees reflect 2022-2023 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.