AU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1375

The average composite SAT score for admitted American University freshman is 1375 out of 1600. AU students have the 113rd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1375 is in the 94th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1300 to 1450

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1300 to 1450. The 75th percentile score is 1450 while the 25th percentile score is 1300.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by AU but we estimate it to be around a 1220 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 670

The average score for AU students on the math portion of the SAT is 670 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 630 and the 75th percentile score 710.

Average SAT Reading Score 705

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 670 to 740 and the average score for American University students is 705.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

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 47.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.7.

Can I get into AU with a 1450 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1450 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 63% or higher.

Can I get into AU with a 1380 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1380 to 1440 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. You have a slightly above average chance of acceptance, around 48% to 61% but admission is competitive.

Can I get into AU with a 1300 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1300 to 1370 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 32% to 46% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into AU with a 1220 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1220 to 1290 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 30% chance of admission to AU. SAT scores below 1220 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.