Doctoral Tuition and Fees
American Public University operates nearly exclusively through tuition revenue and provides affordable education. The following is the current doctoral tuition/fee schedule:
Tuition
Tuition Rates per Credit Hour
- Doctoral Program Rate: $8631
8- and 16-week Sessions
| 1 semester hour | $863 |
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| 2 semester hours | $1726 |
| 3 semester hours | $2589 |
Student Fees
| Admission Fee | $0 |
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| Application Fee | $100 |
| Registration Fee | $0 |
| Late Registration Fee | $50 |
| Doctoral Course Materials2 | $0 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $250 |
| Transcripts (each): | |
| Official electronic3 | $15 |
| Official paper4 | $20 |
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about APU's cost components and full cost of attendance.
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Tuition rate is effective starting with the May 2025 courses.
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Covered by tuition
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Plus applicable state and local sales tax
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Plus applicable state and local sales tax