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Information Summary
Ranks 437th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$42,676 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
53% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
30 / 1370 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
11,279 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Washington, DC
| Total Population | 31,374 (31,374 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 13,926 (1.97 people per house) |
| Families | 6,229 (2.73 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,039 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,864 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 50 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 154 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 26,981 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,088 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending American University?
Ranks 121st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $29,206 | $29,206 | $29,206 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $467 | $467 | $467 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $973 | $973 | $973 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $18,864 | $18,864 | $18,864 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $380 | $380 | $380 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $1,048 | $1,048 | $1,048 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $42,676 | $42,676 | $42,676 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $42,676 | $42,676 | $42,676 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $31,106 | $31,106 | $31,106 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $34,400 | $34,400 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $704 | $704 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $25,920 |
$25,920 |
$25,920 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,408 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,300 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,408 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,300 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,300 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $65 |
| Applicants | 15,058 (5,653 male / 9,405 female) |
| Admitted | 8,053 (2,708 male / 5,345 female) |
| Admission rate | 53% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,388 (465 male / 923 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,387 (464 male / 923 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (1 male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 11,279 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does American University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Patriot League |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Patriot League |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does American University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 73rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 30% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 25 / 32 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 24 / 29 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 25 / 30 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 102nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 590 / 700 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 580 / 670 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1170 / 1370 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,466 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,350 |
| Board Fee | $4,220 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,594 | 180 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $719 | 47 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $16,090 | 755 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $8,494 | 657 | |
| Any financial aid type | 987 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at American University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 366 | 493 | 859 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 277 | 595 | 872 |
Hispanic | 211 | 352 | 563 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 220 | 403 | 623 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 | 26 | 40 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,391 | 3,542 | 5,933 |
Race Unknown | 861 | 1,528 | 2,389 |
| Total | 4,340 | 6,939 | 11,279 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at American University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 435 | 665 | |
| 168 | 238 | 406 | |
| 195 | 176 | 371 | |
| 92 | 76 | 168 | |
| 26 | 122 | 148 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $82,587 ($89,645 male / $73,938 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 543 (299 male / 244 female) |
| Total Benefits | $9,581,068 |
American University Summary
American University is a university in Washington D.C., United States.
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American University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. American University is unique in its study options. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program, Washington Semester and Weekend College. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at American University.
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
- Communications & Journalism:
- Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations, Radio/Television
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences, Global Studies
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies, Police Science
- History:
- History – General
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology, Web/Multimedia Management
- Popular majors:
- thirty-five percent social sciences, eighteen percent business per marketing, twelve percent communications per journalism, seven percent visual and performing arts, five percent psychology
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, German, Language Interpretation/Translation, Russian, Spanish
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Physical Sciences:
- Acoustics, Chemistry, Physics
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Predentistry, Premedicine, Prenursing, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General, Technical/Business Writing
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Biology, Marine/Aquatic Biology, Toxicology
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Jewish/Judaic Studies, Philosophy
- Education:
- Elementary Education, Secondary Education
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Design/Visual Communications, Drama/Theater Arts, Film Production/Cinematography, Film Studies, Fine/Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music History/Literature, Music Theory/Composition
- Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General, Statistics
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of January. Again, for international students, the application fee is 45. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $973 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
American University Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one thousand, four hundred and seventy-seven total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand and fifteen total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 51%. Remember that this can change at any time.
The regular application is due the 15th of January. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of June. Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of July, with priority applications due on the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of January and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 15th of February. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 15th of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 31st of December. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of January. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of April.
American University Athletics
The Eagles are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division I Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
American University Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at fifty-six percent scholarships per grants and forty-four percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Leadership. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency.
American University Students
The university is a Private, University, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 51 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, the student body consists of twelve percent in-state students, eighty-eight percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, sixty-four percent women, thirty-six percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, five percent asian per pacific islander, five percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, sixty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, sixteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, forty-seven percent in top 10th of graduating class, eighty-two percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety-eight percent in top half of graduating class, thirty percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24 and seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99. American University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. The school’s size is approximately five thousand, seven hundred and eighty-eight degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, two hundred and twenty-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three thousand, six hundred and ninety-three graduate enrollment. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus.
This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety-nine percent of first-year students live in college housing, seventy-five percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit and two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit. Further, the university has many unique facilites such as art galleries, theatres, spiritual life center, NPR affiliated radio. Indeed, the school is located 2 miles from downtown.













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