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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
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
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
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (43%)
  • Business (14%)
  • Communication (8%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (6%)
  • Psychology (3%)

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
% 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
% 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
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/