American / Financial aid
Paying for American
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what American actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run American's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
The full cost
American cost & aid FAQ
How much does American cost after financial aid?
The average family pays about $37,000 per year at American after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $79,000. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.
What does American cost by family income?
At American, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $23,233 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $53,673 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.
Does American give financial aid to international students?
Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with American's financial aid office.
Does American meet full financial need?
Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
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