Tuition
The published rates below are the same for any Aurora University location and AU Online, and are not impacted by a student's place of residence, whether within or outside of the United States.
Certain courses may incur lab, clinical, testing, practicum, or other fees. Please consult the course catalog for individual course fee information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Not all programs are offered at all locations or online.
2024-2025 Undergraduate Tuition (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 Semesters)
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time (12-18 credit hours) | $14,400 per semester |
| Part-Time (1-11 credit hours) and Summer | $465 per credit hour |
| Overload (over 18 credit hours) | $465 per credit hour |
| AU Online/Degree Completion Programs | $465 per credit hour |
2024-2025 Graduate Tuition (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 Semesters)
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Graduate Students At Large | $670 per credit hour |
|
Plus One Programs (MA in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, MS in Criminal Justice) |
Summer 2024: $9,950 Fall 2024: $9,950 Spring 2025: $9,950 Total: $29,850 |
| MS in Athletic Training 3+2 – Year 5 only (Undergraduate tuition rates apply for years 1-4 of the program and Graduate tuition rates per this table apply for year 5 only) |
Summer 2024: $4,975 Fall 2024: $9,950 Spring 2025: $9,950 Total: $24,875 |
| MS in Athletic Training (Two-year Program) | $700 per credit hour |
| Graduate Business (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, MS in Digital Marketing and Design) | $580 per credit hour |
| Graduate Education Programs and Endorsements | $492 per credit hour |
| MS in Exercise Science | $565 per credit hour |
| MS in Nursing | $715 per credit hour |
| Master of Social Work (MSW, MSW/MBA, MSW/MPA, Post-MSW Professional Educators License in School Social Work, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification) | $618 per credit hour |
| Doctor of Education (EdD, Superintendent Endorsement) | $670 per credit hour |
| Doctor of Social Work | $750 per credit hour |
2025-2026 Undergraduate Tuition (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 Semesters)
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time (12-18 credit hours) | $14,800 per semester |
| Part-Time (1-11 credit hours) and Summer | $480 per credit hour |
| Overload (over 18 credit hours) | $480 per credit hour |
| AU Online/Degree Completion Programs | $480 per credit hour |
| University Center Cohort | Fall 2023 cohort: $450 per credit hour Fall 2024 cohort: $465 per credit hour Fall 2025 cohort: $480 per credit hour |
2025-2026 Graduate Tuition (Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 Semesters)
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Graduate Students At Large | $690 per credit hour |
|
Plus One Programs (MA in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, MS in Criminal Justice) |
Summer 2025: $10,250 Fall 2025: $10,250 Spring 2026: $10,250 Total: $30,750 |
| MS in Athletic Training 3+2 – Year 5 only (Undergraduate tuition rates apply for years 1-4 of the program and Graduate tuition rates per this table apply for year 5 only) |
Summer 2025: $4,975 Fall 2025: $9,950 Spring 2026: $9,950 Total: $24,875 |
| MS in Athletic Training (Two-year Program) | $700 per credit hour |
| Graduate Business (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, MS in Digital Marketing and Design) | $600 per credit hour |
| Graduate Education Programs and Endorsements | $505 per credit hour |
| MS in Exercise Science | $565 per credit hour |
| MS in Nursing | $740 per credit hour |
| Master of Social Work (MSW, MSW/MBA, MSW/MPA, Post-MSW Professional Educators License in School Social Work, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification) | $635 per credit hour |
| Doctor of Education (EdD, Superintendent Endorsement) | $690 per credit hour |
| Doctor of Social Work | $750 per credit hour |