| American University | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking University of California-DavisColorado School of MinesUniversity of FloridaUniversity of MiamiWorcester Polytechnic InstituteYeshiva UniversityOhio State University-Main CampusUniversity of TulsaVillanova UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityPatriot League Loyola University MarylandUnited States Naval AcademyBoston UniversityCollege of the Holy CrossColgate UniversityUnited States Military AcademyBucknell UniversityLafayette CollegeLehigh University | |
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| #51 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,543 | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $33,239 | Graduate Tuition | |
| $30,338 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 40.63% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 22.22% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 13,885 | Total Enrollment | |
| 7,917 | Undergraduate | |
| 5,968 | Graduate | |
| 1,516 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduate Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,531 | Number of faculties | |
| $115,582 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.