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American University
Tuition trend
3.6%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published tuition and fees rose from $33,283 to $63,499, about 3.6% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $33,283 | – | – |
| 2009 | $34,973 | – | – |
| 2010 | $36,697 | – | – |
| 2011 | $38,071 | – | – |
| 2012 | $39,499 | – | – |
| 2013 | $40,649 | – | – |
| 2014 | $41,833 | – | – |
| 2015 | $43,103 | – | – |
| 2016 | $44,853 | – | – |
| 2017 | $46,615 | – | – |
| 2018 | $48,459 | – | – |
| 2019 | $49,889 | – | – |
| 2020 | $51,361 | – | – |
| 2021 | $51,334 | – | – |
| 2022 | $53,889 | – | – |
| 2023 | $56,543 | – | – |
| 2026 | $63,499 | $63,499 | – |
| 2027 | – | $65,775 | $65,003–$66,547 |
| 2028 | – | $68,133 | $66,544–$69,742 |
| 2029 | – | $70,576 | $68,120–$73,090 |
| 2030 | – | $73,106 | $69,734–$76,599 |
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