American University

Washington, DC

American University

Washington, DC

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Tuition & Fees

$58,163

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
660
75th
700
25th
630
75th
35
25th
29
75th
30
25th
25
75th
32
25th
29
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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Selective

40%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,926
Declined 11,584
Total Received 19,510
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Private

7,917

undergraduate students

5,968

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 13,885
Established in 1893
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Networks

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
660
75th
700
25th
630
75th
35
25th
29
75th
30
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

Selective

40%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,926
Declined 11,584
Total Received 19,510

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

83%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$30,338

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $56,543
Housing $10,910
Food $6,130
Additional fees $1,620
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $76,203
Average Financial Aid - $30,338
Total with Avg. Aid $45,865

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

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
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biostatistics yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computational Science yes
Computer Science yes yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes yes
Dance, General 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
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
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 Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Economics yes
International Law and Legal Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes yes yes
International and Comparative Education yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Learning Sciences yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General 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
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 yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. International Studies
  2. Business Administration
  3. Political Science

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

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

13,885

total students

2%

in-state

98%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

57%

7,917
students

Female
64%
5,042

Male
36%
2,875

43%

5,968
students

Female
63%
3,738

Male
37%
2,230

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

7,600
students

Female
64%
4,864

Male
36%
2,736

4%

317
students

Female
56%
178

Male
44%
139

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Student Break-down

10%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
54%
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

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
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

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: May 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 93
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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