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.
Sticker Price
This is the price before financial aid is factored in. It doesn’t include any scholarships, grants, or loans.
Scholarships
Scholarships don’t need to be repaid. APU offers scholarships for academics, athletics, arts, transfer students, and more.
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.
Loans
Loans are need-based financial aid that need to be repayed. They can come from the government or private lenders.
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.
2025-26 Tuition Overview
The following estimate is for two semesters for a freshman living on campus, before factoring in financial aid. Visit the 2025-26 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.
The following estimate is for two semesters for a transfer student living on campus, before factoring in financial aid. Visit the 2025-26 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.
The following estimate is for two semesters for a commuter student, before factoring in financial aid. Visit the 2025-26 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.
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.
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.
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.
Footnotes
- This amount is based on Cougar Plan C, the minimum dining plan required for living in APU residence halls. View additional options.
- 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.
- 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.
- This amount is based on Cougar Plan C, the minimum dining plan required for living in APU residence halls. View additional options.
- 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.
- This amount is based on Cougar Plan E, but no dining plan is required for commuter students. View additional options.
- 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.