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American University

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW 
Washington DC 20016 

(202) 885-1000


General Information

  • Campus Setting City: Large
  • Type of School Private, not-for-profit
    4-year or Above
  • Total Enrollment 11,684 (6,311 undergraduate)
  • Programs Offered Undergraduate certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Graduate certificate
    Master's degree
  • Calendar Semester
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 to 1
  • Distance Learning Opportunities Yes

Student Body

  • Full Time / Part Time 76% / 24%
  • Men / Women (Full Time) 37% / 63%
  • Undergraduate / Graduate 61% / 39%
  • In-State / Out-of-State 1% / 99%

Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity


Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity

Estimated Cost & Financial Aid

  • Tuition & Fees $34,973
  • Room & Board$12,930
  • Percentage of Students
    Receiving Any Financial Aid     93%
  • Average Financial Aid Package$29,771
  • Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions

  • Total Number of Applicants15,413
  • Students Admitted 8,157 (53%)
  • Students Enrolled1,577 (10%)
  • Average High School GPA3.8
  • Students in top 10% of HS Class46%
  • SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%) 580-700
  • SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%) 570-670
  • SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%) 580-680
  • ACT Composite (Middle 50%) 25-30
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