American University is located in Washington, District Of Columbia; population 601,723. The campus is in a large city setting.
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia
20016-8001 USA
Use this map to explore the area around campus and get a sense of its overall location.
If you're considering applying to American University and are from out of state, the table below details travel distances to the campus from major U.S. cities.
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 128 miles |
| New York | 205 miles |
| Chicago | 592 miles |
| Dallas | 1,178 miles |
| Houston | 1,217 miles |
| San Antonio | 1,384 miles |
| Phoenix | 1,972 miles |
| San Diego | 2,263 miles |
| Los Angeles | 2,301 miles |