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What is the average financial aid amount at American University?

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,969 full-time, first-time students (83% of all freshmen) awarded any student financial aid. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students.

For all undergraduate students, total 3,980 students (47% of all students) received grants or scholarships and the average grant amount is $30,338. In addition, 2,918 students received student loans and the average loan amount is $5,846.

Below tables show the number and amount by source of financial aid at American University.
All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid at American University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid3,98047%$30,338
Pell Grants1,05512%$4,937
Federal Student Loans2,91834%$5,846
Beginning Students (Freshmen) Financial Aid at American University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid1,96983%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources1,56166%$27,138
Federal Grants34715%$6,767
Pell Grants24810%$5,082
Other Federal Grants34615%$3,144
State/Local Grants251%$475
Institutional Grants1,53365%$26,094
Student Loans1,05545%$9,129
Federal Student Loans1,03744%$5,138
Other Student Loans1446%$29,878

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