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 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.
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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
Undergraduate | $56,543 |
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Graduate | $33,239 |
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
Address | 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8001 |
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Phone | 202-885-1000 |
WEB | www.american.edu/ |
Admission | www.american.edu/admissions/ |
Online Application | www.american.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm |
Financial Aid | www.american.edu/financialaid/ |
Net Price Calculator | www.american.edu/financialaid/Net-Price-Calculator-Form.cfm |
Veterans Tuition | www.american.edu/financialaid/veteransbenefits.cfm |
Athletic | www.american.edu/policies/Consumer-Information.cfm |
Disability Service | www.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.
Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
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Associate's | 1 | 0 |
Bachelor's | 64 | 0 |
Master's | 72 | 8 |
Doctorate (Research) | 13 | 1 |
Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 11 | 1 |
Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 39 | 5 |
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.
Online Class | Undergraduate , Graduate |
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ROTC | Army, 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.
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) | ✔ |
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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 | ✔ |
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