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Overview |
AU | |||
Location | Washington, DC | |||
Setting | Large City | |||
Enrollment | 13,885 | |||
Type | Private 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #93 | |||
Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | american.edu | |||
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Costs |
AU | |||
Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | |||
Room & Board | $15,706 | |||
Avg Net Price | $41,369 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 66% |
Admission |
AU | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 19,510 | |||
Admitted | 7,926 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | |||
Enrolled % | 22.2% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | |||
Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
Applicant Competition | Low | |||
ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
SAT Range | 1290/1430 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
AU | |||
Graduation Rate | 77% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $250 |
Diversity |
AU | |||
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% Men | 37% | |||
% Women | 63% | |||
Racial Diversity | High | |||
HBCU | No | |||
% White | 58% | |||
% Black | 7% | |||
% Hispanic | 12% | |||
% Native American | 0% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
% Two or More Races | 5% | |||
% International | 7% | |||
% Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
AU | |||
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% In-State | 2% | |||
% Out-of-State | 94% | |||
Campus |
AU | |||
Campus Housing | Yes | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
Meal Plan | Yes | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/