Application to Join ARU as a Student
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About this Application
This application form is the first step in your application to be a student at Ayn Rand University. If admitted, you’ll pursue a 28-credit curriculum which takes 2-3 years to complete and comprises required courses and elective courses of your choosing. As a student, you’ll submit assignments for grades in your courses and must meet performance and conduct expectations to remain in the program.
Who should apply to be an ARU student?
Individuals from all fields who are inspired by Rand’s works and who desire to seriously study her philosophy are invited to apply to join ARU as students. We also welcome applications from those who are undecided on their career direction. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year, with admitted students able to join ARU in the fall and spring of each school year.
Application Components
The application form is the first component of the ARU application. Please provide thorough responses so we can best evaluate your fit for the program. Your application will be reviewed within two weeks after submission, and if you are invited to the next stage in the application process you will need to complete the ARU entrance exam. This exam helps us to assess your familiarity with the Objectivism and no preparation is needed. You may also be asked to conduct an interview with a member of the application committee.
Request Financial Aid for ARU Tuition
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Tuition and Financial Assistance
Tuition for the 28-credit ARU Certificate program for students enrolling during the 2024-25 school year is $666.66 per month for 24 months ($16,000). Thanks to the generosity of ARI donors, financial assistance in the form of a tuition reduction is possible for those who are admitted to Ayn Rand University but are unable to pay the full tuition.
Do not let the tuition discourage you from applying to be an ARU student. ARU application decisions are based on merit and fit for the program, and ARU makes every effort to support admitted students who cannot afford the tuition with financial assistance. Requests for reduced tuition do not impact admissions decisions.
Requesting Financial Assistance
Submit your request for a tuition reduction at the same time you submit your admission application. While requests for financial assistance do not impact admissions decisions, delaying submitting your tuition reduction request can impact how soon you are able to start taking courses after being admitted. Your request must be reviewed and responded to before you can enroll. Only those who are admitted to ARU will receive a response to their tuition reduction request.
The Ayn Rand Institute is a nonprofit and relies on donations to fund its operations, and the revenue we receive from ARU tuition does not cover the cost of the program to ARI. Please request financial assistance only if you truly cannot afford to pay the full tuition, and strive to pay as much of the tuition as you are able.