Estimate your cost of attendance
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Earning a degree at Anderson University is an investment of both time and money. We do our best to manage costs to keep your return on investment high.
Thanks to our generous donors and endowment, in conjunction with federal and state aid programs, we can offer students multiple options for offsetting the cost of a private school education. Our knowledgeable and experienced counselors will partner with you to ensure you receive the financial information you need to help make your college financing decisions.
Tuition and Fees
To help you get to the bottom line of starting your future.
To assist you in your financial planning, we’ve listed below the basic undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year at Anderson University. The full-time tuition rate covers 12-18 credit hours each semester. (Some expenses may vary.)
After viewing this snapshot of tuition and fees, scroll down further to consider which plans might best fit your needs.
| Academic Rates, 2025-2026 | Semester | Year |
| Tuition (full-time student) | $18,798 | $37,596 |
| Room (standard residence hall) | $3,600 | $7,200 |
| Food Service (Raven Unlimited meal plan) | $3,060 | $6,120 |
| Fees | $950 | $1,900 |
| Total: | $26,408 | $52,816 |
Choose what works best for your family.
For purposes of determining your financial need, we are also allowed to include expenses in your “basic college budget,” such as books and meals plans. These are not charges, just money you’ll likely spend.
| Tuition Rates, 2025-26 | Fees |
| 1-11 credit hour(s) | $1,565 per credit hour |
| 12-18 credit hours | $18,800 per semester |
| Summer term (2025) | $545 per credit hour |
| Room Rates, 2025-26 | Fees |
| Standard Residence Halls | $3,600 |
| Myers Hall Suites (Restrictions Apply) | $4,465 |
| Fair Commons (Restrictions Apply) | $4,705 |
| Meal Plan Costs, 2025-26 | Fees |
| Raven Unlimited | $3,060 |
| Raven Value | $2,730 |
| Raven On-the-Go (Juniors, Seniors, and Commuters Only) |
$1,500 |
| Raven Dollars | $50 minimum |
| Miscellaneous Fees & Estimated Expenses, 2025-26 | Fees |
| Student Services Fee | $400 per semester |
| Student Activities Fee | $165 per semester |
| First Year Experience Fee (LART 1050, HNRS 2110) |
$180 per course |
| Estimated Expenses, 2025-26 | Indirect Costs |
| Books & Supplies * | $1,500 per year |
| Transportation * | $1,200 per year |
| Personal Expenses * | $2,100 per year |
| Total Indirect Costs | $4,800 per year |
*Estimated expenses; not fixed charges, and will vary by student. Indirect costs are those things that vary and you may or may not incur. We include those in the cost of attendance so that you may estimate additional costs. These are not exact charges and most of them do not funnel through AU. For example, you can purchase textbooks through our bookstore or privately. If purchased through our bookstore, it will be billed at the cost of the books, on your student account and your financial aid can be applied to it (if you choose.) If you purchase books through another source, you will pay for those separately and those costs will not impact your student account at AU.
Tuition insurance is available via GradGuard. Click here to learn more!
As a private, Christian university, we don’t receive direct state or federal subsidies. However, there are many financial aid opportunities you might be eligible for — so don’t let costs stop you from applying today.
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Semester Withdraw Refund Schedule
Students either withdrawing from all classes after classes have begun or who are reducing the number of hours enrolled may be entitled to a reduction in charges for tuition, housing, and meals.
Adjustments are based on the date of official withdrawal. Official withdrawal from all classes must be requested by completing and submitting a Withdrawal/Not Returning form. Questions of adjustment for reducing the number of hours should be directed to the Office of the University Registrar.
Semester
| Withdraw Period | Refund % |
|---|---|
| First Week of Classes | 90% |
| Second Week of Classes | 90% |
| Third Week of Classes | 75% |
| Fourth Week of Classes | 0% |