2019-20 Tuition and Fees
When reviewing APU’s tuition and fees, keep in mind that most students do not pay the full price each year. In fact, 100% of new students beginning spring 2020 will receive some form of financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans. Learn more about available financial aid options and understanding the true cost of college.
Estimated 2019-20 School-Year Charges (Two Semesters) for a Freshman Living on Campus
| Tuition (12-18 units) | $39,640 |
|---|---|
| University Service Fee | $580 |
| Housing1 | $5,162 |
| Cougar Traditional Dining Plan2 | $4,140 |
| Total3 | $49,522 |
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.
2019-20 Undergraduate Student Semester Charges
Updated 1/9/2019 (Costs effective for the 2019-20 school year)
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Tuition
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate full-time4 (12–18 units) |
$19,820 |
| Undergraduate, per unit (under 12 units or over 18 units) |
$1,652 |
| Audit (per unit) | $826 |
| Undergraduate Summer 2020, per unit, 100-200 Class Level | $450 |
| Undergraduate Summer 2020, per unit, 300-400 Class Level | $525 |
| Undergraduate Summer Study Away 2020, per unit, 100-200 Class Level | $450 |
| Undergraduate Summer Study Away 2020, per unit, 300-400 Class Level | $525 |
| American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) per session. No health fee included. (Levels I-V) | $5,700 |
Room
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Adams, Engstrom, Smith, Trinity (Cougar Traditional dining plan minimum) |
$2,581 |
| Shire Mods (noncooking) (Cougar Choice dining plan minimum) |
$2,497 |
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Bowles: 1 bedroom | $2,897 |
| University Park: 1 bedroom | $3,068 |
| University Park: 2 bedrooms | $2,709 |
| Shire Mods: 2 bedrooms (cooking) | $2,850 |
| Alosta Place: 1 bedroom | $3,349 |
| Alosta Place: 2 bedroom/1 bath | $2,792 |
| Alosta Place: 2 bedroom/2 bath | $2,917 |
| University Village: 1 bedroom | $3,482 |
| University Village: 2 bedroom/1 bath | $2,819 |
| University Village: 2 bedroom/2 bath | $2,964 |
Utilities
Residents living in campus apartments (with the exception of the Shire mods) must pay utilities (gas and electric). This will cost an estimated $400 a year per apartment but varies with usage. Students are also responsible for setting up and managing their own utilities.
Board (Dining Plans)
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Cougar Premium: $2,560 in spending power, averaging 2-3 meals per day, or about $22.86 per day | $2,329 |
| Cougar Traditional: $2,230 in spending power, averaging 2 meals per day, or about $19.91 per day | $2,070 |
| Cougar Classic: $1,550 in spending power, averaging 1-2 meals per day, or about $13.84 per day | $1,475 |
| Cougar Choice: $1,210 in spending power, averaging 7 meals per week, or about $10.80 per day | $1,166 |
| Cougar Mini: $820 in spending power, averaging 5-6 meals per week, or about $7.32 per day | $799 |
| Cougar Basic: $400 in spending power, averaging 2-3 meals per week, or about $3.57 per day | $400 |
Average spending is based on a 16-week semester and 7-day week. Average meal calculated by $10.40/meal. View the Dining Plan Spending Guide (PDF) for a breakdown of each plan.
All freshmen living in APU residence halls are required to have the Cougar Premium or Cougar Traditional plan.
Parking
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Parking Fee, Freshman Living on Campus | $300 |
| Parking Fee, Freshman Commuter and Returning Students | $125 |
Mandatory Fees
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate University Service Fee | $290 |
| ALCI University Service Fee | $290 |
| Summer University Service Fee (ALCI and Undergraduate Students) |
$100 |
| Study Away Health Fee (per semester, including summer) |
$100 |
| ALCI Summer Health Fee (summer starts only) |
$200 |
Health Insurance Premiums
| Cost per semester | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance Premium5 (ALCI and Undergraduate Students) |
$615 |
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 2019 and spring 2020 unless they waive it. The deadline to waive is Friday, September 6, 2019. New spring 2020 students, or students who were enrolled in less than 7 units for fall 2019 and will be enrolled in 7 or more units in spring 2020, must waive the plan by Friday, January 17, 2020. All international students on APU I-20s or IAP-66s are not permitted to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan.
Extra Class Fees (Labs, Art, Music, Etc.)
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Art Fee (per course) | $80 |
| Cinematic Arts Lab Fee (per unit) | $35 |
| Communication Lab Fee (per course) | $110 |
| Kinesiology Lab Fee | $100 |
| Music: Applied Private Voice and Instrument (per unit) | $350 |
| 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: 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 course) | $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) | $2.50 |
Admissions
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee for U.S. Students | $45 |
| Application Fee for International Students | $45 |
| Enrollment Deposit | $300 |
| New Student Orientation Fee (nonrefundable) | $130 |
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) | $400 |
| Return Check Fee | $30 |
Footnotes
- This charge will vary for returning students and transfer students depending on their living area. Other options and prices are listed in the tables above. ↵
- The minimum plan for a student living in a residence hall is a Cougar Traditional dining plan. Other options and prices are listed in the tables above. ↵
- Students who do not have proof of health insurance will be charged a Health Insurance Premium each semester that 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 the Undergraduate Enrollment Services Center. ↵
- Health insurance premiums are subject to change each year. The currently advertised premium is for the 2019-20 school year only. ↵