2012-13 Tuition and Fees
| Estimated 2012–13 School-Year Charges (Two Semesters) for a Freshman Living on Campus |
|
|---|---|
| Tuition (12-17 units) | $30,236 |
| University Service Fee | $340 |
| Health Fee | $500 |
| Housing* | $4,242 |
| 180 Block Meal Plan** | $3,128 |
| Total | $38,446 |
*This charge will vary for returning students and transfer students depending on their living area. Other options and prices are listed below.
**The minimum meal plan for a student living in a residence hall is a 180 Block Meal Plan. Other options and prices are listed below.
Please note: Freshman students who wish to park a vehicle on campus will be charged a $285 parking fee per semester. Returning students parking on campus will be charged $110 per semester.
2012–13 Undergraduate Student Semester Charges
Updated: 02/15/2012 (Costs effective 09/01/2012)
Fees are subject to change without notice.
| Tuition* | Cost per semester |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate full-time (12-17 units for freshmen and sophomores) | $15,118 |
| Undergraduate full-time (12-18 units for juniors and seniors) | $15,118 |
| Undergraduate, per unit (under 12 units or over 17-18 units) | $1,261 |
| Audit (per unit) | $631 |
| Undergraduate May/Summer 2013 (per unit) | $504 |
| Summer 2013 Study Travel (per unit) | $316 |
| American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) per session. No health fee included - Level I - V |
$4,999 |
| American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) per session. No health fee included - Level VI |
$2,775 |
| Room** | Cost per semester |
|---|---|
| Residence Halls: | |
| Adams, Engstrom, Smith, Trinity (180 Block Meal Plan minimum) | $2,121 |
| Shire Mods (non-cooking) (75 Block Meal Plan minimum) | $2,121 |
| Apartments: | |
| Bowles: 1 bedroom | $2,391 |
| University Park: 1 bedroom | $2,543 |
| University Park: 2 bedrooms | $2,241 |
| Shire Mods: 2 bedrooms (cooking) | $2,346 |
| Alosta Place: 1 bedroom | $2,989 |
| Alosta Place: 2 bedroom/1 bath | $2,337 |
| Alosta Place: 2 bedroom/2 bath | $2,453 |
| University Village: 1 bedroom (per semester) | $2,989 |
| University Village: 2 bedroom/1 bath (per semester) | $2,337 |
| University Village: 2 bedroom/2 bath (per semester) | $2,453 |
| Board | Cost per semester |
|---|---|
| 250 Block Meal Plan (245 Dining Dollars and 10 Guest Meals) | $1,878 |
| 180 Block Meal Plan (335 Dining Dollars and 10 Guest Meals) | $1,564 |
| 120 Block Meal Plan (373 Dining Dollars and 10 Guest Meals) | $1,267 |
| 75 Block Meal Plan (299 Dining Dollars and 10 Guest Meals) | $908 |
| 45 Block Meal Plan (130 Dining Dollars, no Guest Meals) | $461 |
| 25 Block Meal Plan (50 Dining Dollars, no Guest Meals) | $235 |
| 1899 Dining Hall Door prices: Breakfast $8, Lunch $9, Dinner $9 | |
| Mandatory Fees | |
|---|---|
| University Service Fee (ALCI and Undergraduate Students, per semester) | $170 |
| Summer University Service Fee (ALCI and Undergraduate Students) | $50 |
| Parking Fee, Freshman Living On Campus (per semester) | $285 |
| Parking Fee, Freshman Commuter and Returning Students (per semester) | $110 |
| Health Fee, International and Domestic Students (per semester)
(Mandatory for all undergraduate students with 7 or more units and students who live on campus; optional for students with 6 or fewer units) |
$250 |
| International Insurance for Study Abroad Students (per semester) | $350 |
| International and Study Abroad Health Fee (summer only) | $100 |
| ALCI Summer Health Fee (for students not registered in the previous spring semester) | $200 |
| Special Fees | |
|---|---|
| Art Fee (per course) | Up to $80 |
| Communication Lab Fee (per course) | $110 |
| Exercise and Sport Science Lab Fee (AES 363 - Physiology of Exercise) | $90 |
| Independent Study (per unit) | $125 |
| Late Intent to Graduate Fee | $200 |
| Late Registration Fee (per semester) | $200 |
| Music: Applied Private Voice and Instrument (per unit) | $335 |
| Music: Applied Semi-Private Voice and Instrument (per unit) | $150 |
| Music Choir Outfit: Bel Canto | $350 |
| Music Choir Outfit: Chamber Singers | $400 |
| Music Choir Outfit: Gospel Choir | $375 |
| Music Choir Outfit: University Choir, Men's Chorale | $475 |
| Music: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Hand Bell Choir | $40 |
| Music: MIDI Lab Fee (maximum $180 per semester) | $30 |
| New Student Orientation Fee (non-refundable) | $100 |
| Nursing Fees (per nursing clinic/lab course) (includes malpractice insurance) | $200 |
| Nursing Fees (licensing preparation fee for course UNRS 496) | $200 |
| Return Check Fee | $30 |
| Science Lab Fee (per class) | $90 |
| Theater, Film, and Television Lab Fee (per unit) | $35 |
| Transcripts (per copy) | $5 |
| Rush Transcript Fee | $20 |
| Transcript Overnight Postage Fee | |
| Standard Overnight Express within U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) (1–2 days) | $20 |
| Global Express outside of continental U.S. and international (3–4 days) | $30 |
| Matriculation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee for U.S. students | $45 |
| Application Fee for International Students | $65 |
| Graduation Fees | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | $80 |
| Placement Files: set-up and 10 mailings | $60 |
| Deposits | |
|---|---|
| New Student Tuition Deposit | $300 |
| Student Housing Deposit | $250 |
*The maximum study load recommended by APU for students with fewer than 60 completed units (freshmen and sophomores) is 17 units per semester. The maximum study load for students who have completed 60 or more graded units of study (juniors and seniors) is 18 units, provided they have maintained a 3.0 grade point average or higher. All variance to this policy must be petitioned through the department chair and appropriate dean. Final approval is granted through the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar.
**University Park and University Village residents must pay utilities (gas and electric). This will cost an estimated $400 a year per apartment and vary with usage. Students are also responsible for setting up and managing their own utilities.
For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (800) 825-5278 or admissions@apu.edu.
