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American University

Washington, DC

American University

Washington, DC

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Tuition & Fees

$60,389

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
740
25th
660
75th
720
25th
620
75th
35
25th
28
75th
29
25th
25
75th
32
25th
29
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 10,640
Declined 6,533
Total Received 17,173
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Enrollment

7,476

undergraduate students

4,845

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1893, American University is a private four-year research university that is known for its strong programs in international affairs, law, and communication. It is located on an 84-acre carbon-neutral designated campus in northwest Washington, D.C.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 12,321
Established in 1893
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Media

84-acre, suburban carbon-neutral campus in northwest Washington, DC (population: 702,455). American U Washington Coll of Law is within walking distance from campus. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to major academic buildings and metro/subway station.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20016

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
740
25th
660
75th
720
25th
620
75th
35
25th
28
75th
29
25th
25
75th
32
25th
29

Admissions Facts

Application fee $75
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 10,640
Declined 6,533
Total Received 17,173

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Other

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

98%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
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Financial Aid

83%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$33,548

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $58,771
Housing $11,520
Food $6,620
Additional fees $1,618
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $79,529
Average Financial Aid - $33,548
Total with Avg. Aid $45,981

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,907,290
State $129,442
Institutional $83,387,574
Other external
Total $88,424,306

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $19,289,332
Other external
Total $19,289,332
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 202 885-6500
F: 202 885-1025
facounselor@american.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

crew, cricket, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

crew, cricket, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Patriot League

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence yes yes
Anthropology, General yes yes yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes yes
Arabic Language and Literature yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes yes
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computational Science yes
Computer Programming, Other yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes yes
Dance, General yes
Data Science, General yes yes
Data Science, Other yes
Development Economics and International Development yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes yes yes
Economics, General yes yes yes
Economics, Other yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Ethics yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes yes
Finance, General yes yes
Financial Analytics yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
General Literature yes yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes yes
Homeland Security yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Intellectual Property Law yes
International and Comparative Education yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Economics yes
International Law and Legal Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes yes yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Learning Sciences yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Science yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Neuroscience yes yes yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes yes
Photography yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Real Estate yes
Recording Arts Technology/Technician yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Statistics, General yes yes
Statistics, Other yes
Taxation yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

12,321

total students

3%

in-state

97%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

61%

7,476
students

Female
62%
4,653

Male
38%
2,823

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

7,220
students

Female
62%
4,508

Male
38%
2,712

3%

256
students

Female
57%
145

Male
43%
111

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
55%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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