The University System operates nearly exclusively through tuition revenue and provides affordable education. The following is the current doctoral tuition/fee schedule:

Tuition

Global Security

Year one (23 semester hours, 3 terms) $20,022
Year two (23 semester hours, 3 terms) $20,022
Year three (10 semester hours, 2 terms, plus 1 term continuous dissertation registration) $10,010

Residencies: Year 1 and year 3 residency lodging and meals are included in tuition. Year 2 Residency is self-funded by students.

Global Security

For students starting their program in the January 2018 or May 2018 Cohorts:

Year one (23 semester hours, 3 terms) $24,021
Year two (23 semester hours, 3 terms) $24,021
Year three (10 semester hours, 2 terms, plus 1 term continuous dissertation registration) $12,012

Residencies: Year 1 and year 3 residency lodging and meals are included in tuition. Year 2 Residency, travel, housing and food are included in tuition.

Strategic Intelligence

Year one (23 semester hours, 3 terms) $20,022
Year two (23 semester hours, 3 terms) $20,022
Year three (10 semester hours, 2 terms, plus 1 term continuous dissertation registration) $10,010

Residencies: Year 1 and year 3 residency lodging and meals are included in tuition. Year 2 Residency is self-funded by students.

Fees

Admission Fee $0
Application Fee $100
Registration Fee $0
Late Registration Fee $50
Doctoral Course Materials1 $0
Graduation Completion Fee $100
Transcripts Each:
Official electronic
$10
Official paper
$20
Unofficial electronic
$5

Cost of Attendance

Learn more about APU’s cost components and full cost of attendance.

Learn more about AMU’s cost components and full cost of attendance.