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Overview |
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| Location | Washington, DC | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 14,852 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | american.edu | |||
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Costs |
AU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,542 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,542 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $37,319 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,117 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% |
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Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 19,650 | |||
| Admitted | 12,594 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Considered but not required | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2023 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
AU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 |
Diversity |
AU | |||
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| % Men | 37% | |||
| % Women | 63% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 58% | |||
| % Black | 7% | |||
| % Hispanic | 12% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 7% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 2% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | |||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/