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COST OF ATTENDANCE
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Estimated COA
Notice: 2027-2028 Cost of Attendance figures are forthcoming.
| Budget Item | On-Campus | Off-Campus with Parents | Off-Campus Independent | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | Fall/Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall/Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall/Spring | |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,620 | $16,620 | $33,240 | $16,620 | $16,620 | $33,240 | $16,620 | $16,620 | $33,240 |
| Housing | $4,197 | $4,197 | $8,394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Meal Plan | $3,385 | $3,385 | $6,770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Direct Costs Paid to AMU | $24,202 | $24,202 | $48,404 | $16,620 | $16,620 | $33,240 | $16,620 | $16,620 | $33,240 |
| Books & Supplies | $660 | $660 | $1,320 | $660 | $660 | $1,320 | $660 | $660 | $1,320 |
| Personal Miscellaneous | $975 | $975 | $1,950 | $975 | $975 | $1,950 | $975 | $975 | $1,950 |
| Travel | $600 | $600 | $1,200 | $600 | $600 | $1,200 | $600 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Living Expenses | $270 | $270 | $540 | $3,655 | $3,655 | $7,310 | $8,352 | $8,352 | $16,704 |
| Total Indirect Costs Paid to Others | $2,505 | $2,505 | $5,010 | $5,890 | $5,890 | $11,780 | $10,587 | $10,587 | $21,174 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $26,707 | $26,707 | $53,414 | $22,510 | $22,510 | $45,020 | $27,207 | $27,207 | $54,414 |
Values shown are estimated costs: actual cost of attendance may vary.
Additional Estimated Allowance
| Fee | Description |
|---|---|
| Student Loan Origination Fee | Estimated allowance added to the student who accepted federal student loans is 1% of the total federal loans accepted. |
| Plus Loan Origination Fee | Estimated allowance added to the student who accepted the Parent Plus Loan is 4.228% of the total federal loans accepted. |
| Teaching Certification | Estimated per term during student's senior year, $255. |
| Housing Allowance for On-Campus Married Students Older than 23 | Estimated at $4,525 per term based on the median institution housing available for this cohort. |
| Nursing Additional Books & Supplies | Estimated cost for students in their Junior and Senior year majoring in Nursing, $1,162. |
| Study Abroad Fees | $3,200 Study Abroad Fee assessed to all students in the Study Abroad Programs. |
Estimated Additional & Lab Fees (2026-2027)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| BIOL 105 and BIOL 106 with a laboratory | $268 per semester, to cover cost of field trips |
| BIOL 321 and BIOL 400 | $268 per lecture, per semester, to cover cost of field trips |
| COMM 350 | $74 per semester |
| Applied music classes - Music majors, primary concentration | $268 per semester |
| Applied music classes - Music majors, secondary concentration | $356 per semester |
| Applied music classes - Music minors | $356 per semester |
| Applied music classes - Non-Music majors, minors | $889 per semester |
| Directed Independent Study (DIS) | $222.25 per credit (Fall and Spring semester only); typically, a student may have only one directed independent study in their program |
| Graduation Fee Undergraduate | $276 |
| Graduation Fee Graduate | $276 |
| Nursing Program | $550 per year |
For a full list of additional estimated nursing costs, visit the Nursing Handbook.
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