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Tuition, fees & charges

One inclusive price. Tuition covers all fees, textbooks, and lab equipment — no surprise charges mid-term.

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Program costs

Total estimated yearly cost of attendance — tuition, food and housing, transportation, books and supplies, and living expenses — ranges from $21,848 to $28,176.

*Estimated academic year cost for a full-time student (3 terms). Add the cost-of-attendance allowances below for a full picture.

Additional programmatic charges
Medical Assisting

The Hepatitis B vaccine is optional and the student's responsibility. Externship sites may require additional immunizations and screenings, also at the student's expense.

Nursing approx. $500–$1,000

Required out-of-pocket items: Hep B series, MMR & influenza, varicella or proof of immunity, titer, TB test, physical, AHA CPR for healthcare providers, white nursing shoes, watch with second hand.

Fees — all students

Textbooks and the undergraduate application are included at no cost.

Transcript fee (first copy free)$10
Returned check fee$25
Transaction charge-back fee (per occurrence)10% + $15
Duplicate ID fee$10
Diploma reprint fee$50
Textbooks — included with tuition$0
Application fee (undergraduate)$0
Application fee (graduate)$75
Experiential learning evaluation fee (per course)$150
Re-application processing fee (international students)$125

2026–2027 cost of attendance allowances

Indirect costs vary by individual. These are the figures used to determine federal and state aid eligibility for a full-time student for one academic year (3 terms). Add the academic year program cost to these allowances.

ComponentLiving with parentLiving independently
TuitionSee program costSee program cost
Food & housing$5,720$9,728
Transportation$2,864$2,864
Books, materials, supplies & equipment$936$936
Personal expenses$2,752$4,816

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment are factored at a reduced rate because tuition is inclusive. Professional licensure or certification costs may be added to the cost of attendance in your final academic year — discuss with Financial Services.

Refund & cancellation policies

100%Withdraw on or before the first day of classes, or never begin classes.
75%Withdraw after classes begin but before 25% of the enrollment period has elapsed.
50%Withdraw after 25% but before 50% of the enrollment period has elapsed.
0%Withdraw after 50% of the enrollment period — the student is obligated for 100% of tuition, fees, and charges.
Refund by term length

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5-week terms
Time of withdrawalRefund
Within 7 days of term start date100%
8–14 days after term start date70%
15–21 days after term start date40%
22–28 days after term start date20%
29 days or more after term start date0%
Example

A student's last day of attendance is day 11 of a five-week term, and they attend no further courses. They are refunded 70% of the tuition charged for all courses in that term.

Tuition, one 4-credit-hour course$1,320
Refund at 70%− $924
Remaining student responsibility$396

This is an example only. Student finances are individualized and vary from student to student.

10-week terms
Time of withdrawalRefund
Within 7 days of term start date100%
8–14 days after term start date80%
15–21 days after term start date60%
22–28 days after term start date40%
29–35 days after term start date20%
36 or more days after term start date0%
Example

A student's last day of attendance is day 11 of a ten-week term, and they attend no further courses. They are refunded 80% of the tuition charged for all courses in that term.

Tuition, one 4-credit-hour course$1,320
Refund at 80%− $1,056
Remaining student responsibility$264

This is an example only. Student finances are individualized and vary from student to student.

Cancellation policy
  • A cancellation notice may be conveyed to the institution in any manner.
  • Cancel within five calendar days of signing an enrollment agreement for a full refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancel more than five days after signing but before beginning a course or program — full refund of all monies paid.
  • Class A CDL program: cancelling more than five days after signing but before the program begins refunds all monies paid, less a $100 registration fee.

Financial aid FAQs

Questions on tuition & fee charges? Call the Financial Aid Hotline at 833.388.1100, or 206.806.6963 for international students.

Downloads

American National University Catalog & Student Handbook
Student Portal Payment Instructions
Online Payment Instructions

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