American University · Cost & aid

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$76,175

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$40,189

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division I

$4.4M

Athletic aid, women's

$19,968 per roster spot

$2.8M

Athletic aid, men's

$16,615 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $76,175 sticker.

Family income under $30k$21,176

$30k – $48k$18,630

$48k – $75k$23,477

$75k – $110k$34,587

Over $110k$53,257

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$4,353,166
Per roster spot$19,968 across 218 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$2,758,227
Per roster spot$16,615 across 166 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$101k / $111k
Tuition & fees$56,543

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#50Highest stickerof 359 · Division I

Among Division I schools; every list American University is on.

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