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American University

Acceptance Rate 40.63 %
SAT Average 1,370
Tuition & Fees $56,543
Student Population 13,885
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $30,338

Academic Overview

American University Campus, Washington, DC
American University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
American University is affiliated with United Methodist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $56,543 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $33,239.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 13,885 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 40.63% and the graduation rate is 79% last year.
The salary after graduation from American University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $67,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, American's tuition & fees is $56,543. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $33,239.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$56,543
Graduate$33,239
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at American. The acceptance rate of American is 40.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.22%. The average graduation rate is 79% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $30,338 and 47% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 13,885 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for American University is 40.63 %.
Acceptance Rate
40.63%
Graduation Rate for American University is 79 %
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate for American University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for American University is 13,885
Student Population
13,885
Student to Faculty Ratio for American University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $30,338 at American University.
Financial Aid Amount
$30,338

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone202-885-1000
WEBwww.american.edu/
Admissionwww.american.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.american.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm
Financial Aidwww.american.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.american.edu/financialaid/Net-Price-Calculator-Form.cfm
Veterans Tuitionwww.american.edu/financialaid/veteransbenefits.cfm
Athleticwww.american.edu/policies/Consumer-Information.cfm
Disability Servicewww.american.edu/ocl/asac/

Offered Degrees

American offers 201 major programs through online and on-site education where 15 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's640
Master's728
Doctorate (Research)131
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate111
Post-Bachelor's Certificate395

Special Learning Opportunities

American University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,214)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,630)

Veterans Benefits

American University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges