American University
Washington, DC
38%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,744 |
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| Declined | 12,292 |
| Total Received | 20,036 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| The George Washington University | Washington, DC |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
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American University, founded in 1893, is a private doctoral institution. Programs are offered through the College of Arts & Sciences, the Kogod School of Business, the Schools of Communication, Education, International Service, Public Affairs, Professional and Extended Studies, and the Washington College of Law. Its 84-acre carbon-neutral designated campus is located in northwest Washington.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 16,032 |
| Established in | 1893 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
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.
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20016
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $75 |
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| 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 SAT Subject Tests Not used |
38%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,744 |
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| Declined | 12,292 |
| Total Received | 20,036 |
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$31,174
| Tuition | $50,542 |
| Room | $10,096 |
| Board | $6,100 |
| Additional fees | $819 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $68,357 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $31,174 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $37,183 |
Need-based
| Federal | $4,907,290 |
| State | $129,442 |
| Institutional | $83,387,574 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $88,424,306 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $19,289,332 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $19,289,332 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
2%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transferred
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Countries most often represented |
China Colombia India Panama Vietnam The Dominican Republic |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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