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Cost and Aid

An Accessible Christian Education

APU offers multiple options to make college more affordable. As you review APU’s tuition and fees, remember that students don’t pay the full price each year. In fact, 100% of new students receive some form of financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Your final college cost will likely be much less than the sticker price. Here are some terms to keep you oriented.

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Sticker Price

This is the price before financial aid is factored in. It doesn’t include any scholarships, grants, or loans.

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Scholarships

Scholarships don’t need to be repaid. APU offers scholarships for academics, athletics, arts, transfer students, and more.

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Grants

These are need-based financial awards and don’t need to be repaid. Grants are available from the federal and state governments and from APU.

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Loans

Loans are need-based financial aid that need to be repayed. They can come from the government or private lenders.

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Actual Cost

This is your actual cost after deducting scholarships, grants, and loans.

Estimate Your Actual Cost

Check out APU’s Net Price Calculator for an estimate of your total cost after factoring in financial aid.

2024-25 Tuition Overview

The following estimate is for two semesters for a freshman living on campus, before factoring in financial aid. Visit the 2024-25 Tuition and Fees page for a complete breakdown.

Note: For a better understanding of the actual cost once financial aid is factored in, view our financial aid page.

Estimated Cost Cost
Tuition (12-18 units) $43,758
University Service Fee $700
Housing $6,004
Dining Plan1 $4,266
Total2 $54,728

The following estimate is for two semesters for a transfer student living on campus, before factoring in financial aid. Visit the 2024-25 Tuition and Fees page for a complete breakdown.

Note: For a better understanding of the actual cost once financial aid is factored in, view our financial aid page.

Estimated Cost Cost
Tuition (12-18 units) $43,758
University Service Fee $700
Housing3 $6,644
Dining Plan4 $4,266
Total5 $55,368

The following estimate is for two semesters for a commuter student, before factoring in financial aid. Visit the 2024-25 Tuition and Fees page for a complete breakdown.

Note: For a better understanding of the actual cost once financial aid is factored in, view our financial aid page.

Estimated Cost Cost
Tuition (12-18 units) $43,758
University Service Fee $700
Dining Plan6 $1,792
Total7 $46,250

Footnotes

  1. This amount is based on Cougar Plan C, the minimum dining plan required for living in APU residence halls. View additional options.
  2. Additional fees not listed here may include a Health Insurance Premium for students who do not have health insurance, as well as a $300 parking fee per semester for freshmen wishing to park a car on campus.
  3. This is based on a University Village 2-bedroom/1-bath living area and may vary depending on your housing arrangements. View additional housing options.
  4. This amount is based on Cougar Plan C, the minimum dining plan required for living in APU residence halls. View additional options.
  5. Additional fees not listed here may include a Health Insurance Premium for students who do not have health insurance, as well as a $150 parking fee per semester for transfers who live on campus and need to park a car.
  6. This amount is based on Cougar Plan E, but no dining plan is required for commuter students. View additional options.
  7. Additional fees not listed here may include a Health Insurance Premium for students who do not have health insurance, as well as a $150 parking fee per semester for commuters who need to park a car on campus.