Tuition and Fees
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Estimated 2018-19 School-Year Charges (Two Semesters) for a Freshman Living on Campus
| Tuition (12–18 units) | $38,300 |
|---|---|
| University Service Fee | $580 |
| Housing[1] | $5,060 |
| Cougar Traditional Dining Plan[2] | $3,940 |
| Total[3] | $47,880 |
Please note: Freshman students who wish to park a vehicle on campus will be charged a $300 parking fee per semester. Returning students parking on campus will be charged $125 per semester.
2018-19 Undergraduate Student Semester Charges
Updated: 01/17/2018 (Costs effective for the 2018-19 school year)
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Tuition
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate full-time[4] (12–18 units) |
$19,150 |
| Undergraduate, per unit (under 12 units or over 18 units) |
$1,596 |
| Audit (per unit) | $798 |
| Undergraduate Summer 2019, per unit | $638 |
| Undergraduate Summer 2019 Nursing, per unit | $638 |
| American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) per session. No health fee included. (Levels I–V) |
$5,600 |
Room
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Adams, Engstrom, Smith, Trinity (Cougar Traditional dining plan minimum) |
$2,530 |
| Shire Mods (non-cooking) (Cougar Choice dining plan minimum) |
$2,448 |
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Bowles: 1 bedroom | $2,840 |
| University Park: 1 bedroom | $3,008 |
| University Park: 2 bedrooms | $2,656 |
| Shire Mods: 2 bedrooms (cooking) | $2,794 |
| Alosta Place: 1 bedroom | $3,283 |
| Alosta Place: 2 bedroom/1 bath | $2,737 |
| Alosta Place: 2 bedroom/2 bath | $2,860 |
| University Village: 1 bedroom (per semester) | $3,414 |
| University Village: 2 bedroom/1 bath (per semester) | $2,764 |
| University Village: 2 bedroom/2 bath (per semester) | $2,906 |
Utilities
Residents living in the campus apartments (with the exception of Shire) 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.
Board (Dining Plans)
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Cougar Premium dining plan (1,157 dining points) | $2,240 |
| Cougar Traditional dining plan (881 dining points) | $1,970 |
| Cougar Classic dining plan (781 dining points) | $1,435 |
| Cougar Choice dining plan (535 dining points) | $1,144 |
| Cougar Mini dining plan (257 dining points) | $748 |
Parking
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Parking Fee, Freshman Living On Campus | $300 |
| Parking Fee, Freshman Commuter and Returning Students | $125 |
Mandatory Fees
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| University Service Fee (fall/spring semester) (ALCI and Undergraduate Students, per semester) |
$290 |
| Summer University Service Fee (ALCI and Undergraduate Students) |
$100 |
| Study Abroad Health Fee (per semester, including summer) |
$100 |
| ALCI Summer Health Fee (summer starts only) |
$200 |
Health Insurance Premiums
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance Premium[5] (ALCI and Undergraduate Students, per semester) |
$590 |
All undergraduate students enrolled in 7 or more units will be automatically enrolled in APU’s Student Health Insurance Plan provided by United Healthcare for fall 2018 and spring 2019 unless they waive it. The deadline to waive is Friday, September 7, 2018. New spring 2019 students or students that were enrolled in less than 7 units for fall 2018 and will be enrolled in 7 or more units in spring 2019 must waive the plan by Friday, January 18, 2019. All international students on APU I-20s or IAP-66s are not permitted to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan.
Extra Class Fees (lab, art, music, etc)
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Art Fee (per course) | $80 |
| Cinematic Arts Lab Fee (per unit) | $35 |
| Communication Lab Fee (per course) | $110 |
| Exercise and Sport Science Lab Fee (AES 363: Physiology of Exercise) |
$100 |
| Music: Applied Private Voice and Instrument (per unit) | $350 |
| 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 | $75 |
| Music Choir Outfit: Men’s Chorale (first year) | $500 |
| Music Choir Outfit: Men’s Chorale (returning) | $200 |
| Music Choir Outfit: Men’s Chorale—Driven | $100 |
| Music Choir Outfit: Men’s Chorale—Undone | $100 |
| Music Choir Outfit: University Choir (first year) | $0 |
| Music Choir Outfit: University Choir (returning) | $0 |
| Music: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Handbell Choir | $40 |
| Music: MIDI Lab Fee (maximum $180 per semester)(per unit) | $30 |
| Nursing Fees (per nursing clinic/lab course) (includes malpractice insurance) | $200 |
| Nursing Fees (licensing preparation fee for course UNRS 496) | $200 |
| Science Lab Fee (per class) | $100 |
Transcript Request
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Transcripts (per address) | $5 |
| Rush Transcript Fee (per address) | $10 |
| Electronic PDF Delivery | $1.75 |
| Overnight Express within U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) (1–2 days) (per address) | $30 |
| International Express outside of continental U.S. and international (3–4 days) (per address) | $50 |
| National Student Clearinghouse Online Ordering Processing Fee (per address) | $2.25 |
Admissions
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee for U.S. Students | $45 |
| Application Fee for International Students | $45 |
| Enrollment Deposit | $300 |
| New Student Orientation Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 |
Graduation Fees
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | $80 |
| Late Graduation Application Fee | $200 |
| Placement Files: Set-up and 10 mailings | $60 |
Miscellaneous
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Independent Study (per unit) | $125 |
| Late Registration Fee (per semester) | $350 |
| Return Check Fee | $30 |
For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (626) 812-3016 or admissions@apu.edu.
Footnotes
- This charge will vary for returning students and transfer students depending on their living area. Other options and prices are listed below. ↵
- The minimum plan for a student living in a residence hall is a Cougar Traditional dining plan. Other options and prices are listed below. ↵
- Students who do not have proof of health insurance will be charged a Health Insurance Premium each semester which is not included in the total listed above. ↵
- The maximum study load for students with fewer than 30 units of completed college study is 17 units per semester. The maximum load for students who have completed 30 or more units of college study is 18 units, providing they have maintained a 3.0 or higher grade-point average (GPA). All variance to this policy must be petitioned through the department chair and appropriate dean. Final approval is granted through One Stop. ↵
- Health Insurance Premiums are subject to change each year. The currently advertised premium is for the 2018-19 school year only. ↵