AU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

American University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1305

The average composite SAT score for admitted American University freshman is 1305 out of 1600. AU students have the 117th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1305 is in the 89th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1220 to 1390

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1220 to 1390. The 75th percentile score is 1390 while the 25th percentile score is 1220.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by AU but we estimate it to be around a 1130 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 635

The average score for AU students on the math portion of the SAT is 635 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 590 and the 75th percentile score 680.

Average SAT Reading Score 670

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 630 to 710 and the average score for American University students is 670.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

52 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to American University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at American University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 38.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.7.

Can I get into AU with a 1390 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1390 or higher is very competitive at AU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 55% or higher.

Can I get into AU with a 1310 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1310 to 1380 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 40% to 53%.

Can I get into AU with a 1220 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1220 to 1300 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 25% to 38% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into AU with a 1130 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1130 to 1210 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 24% chance of admission to AU. SAT scores below 1130 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting class

Admission chances to American University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	86%
1590	85%
1580	84%
1570	83%
1560	81%
1550	80%
1540	79%
1530	78%
1520	76%
1510	75%
1500	74%
1490	72%
1480	71%
1470	69%
1460	67%
1450	66%
1440	64%
1430	62%
1420	60%
1410	59%
1400	57%
1390	55%
1380	53%
1370	51%
1360	49%
1350	47%
1340	45%
1330	44%
1320	42%
1310	40%
1300	38%
1290	36%
1280	35%
1270	33%
1260	31%
1250	30%
1240	28%
1230	27%
1220	25%
1210	24%
1200	22%
1190	21%
1180	20%
1170	19%
1160	18%
1150	17%
1140	16%
1130	15%