Ashford University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,278

Cost of attendance at Ashford University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,278

Cost of attendance at Ashford University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$17,869

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ashford University was $23,585. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Ashford University

Ashford University net price calculator

$23,585

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$24,387

Below is the net price of Ashford University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,585	$2,675 (13%)	$23,227	$23,272	$24,185	$27,055	$25,880
2021	$20,910	$495 (2%)	$20,733	$21,895	$23,408	$24,338
2020	$20,415	$1,274 (7%)	$20,283	$20,998	$22,687	$23,585	$24,687
2019	$19,141	$672 (4%)	$18,761	$19,288	$19,919	$22,144	$23,215
2018	$18,469	$200 (1%)	$18,519	$19,354	$20,724	$20,425	$23,057
2017	$18,269	$1,966 (12%)	$18,358	$18,779	$19,521	$22,051	$22,961
2016	$16,303	$1,510 (8%)	$17,487	$17,615	$14,931	$8,212	$9,796
2015	$17,813	$2,509 (12%)	$18,716	$15,542	$16,679	$12,256	$10,637
2014	$20,322	--	$21,309	$21,209	$19,060	$25,083	$22,361

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Ashford University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$30,665	$1,841 (6%)	$14,278	$15,152	$1,235
2021	$28,824	$2,472 (9%)	$14,278	$13,311	$1,235
2020	$26,352	$963 (4%)	$12,400	$12,882	$1,070
2019	$25,389	$1,602 (7%)	$12,160	$12,159	$1,070
2018	$23,787	$339 (1%)	$11,248	$11,589	$950
2017	$23,448	$317 (1%)	$11,032	$11,466	$950
2016	$23,131	$855 (4%)	$10,720	$11,461	$950
2015	$23,986	$786 (3%)	$10,480	$12,556	$950
2014	$24,772	$1,778 (7%)	$10,312	$13,510	$950
2013	$26,550	--	$10,938	$14,662	$950

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Ashford University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,235.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Ashford University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,683

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,428
How much is Ashford University application fees?: Ashford University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Ashford University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ashford University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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