Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Washington, District Of Columbia |
| Online | american.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Washington, District Of Columbia, American University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 19,650 prospective students applied, and 12,594 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,372 enrolled in the school. 11,240 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,612 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $52,542 plus fees of $792. AU is ranked 97 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
AU is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for American University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#97 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#83 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in District Of Columbia
#3 in Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia
#296 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1280/1440 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $792 |
| Room and Board | $15,150 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,228 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,512 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 43% |
| Business | 14% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
| Psychology | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131159 IPEDS survey data for American University.
Current students may use the American University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.