School Information

76.6
Total Enrollment 12,241
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

American University

http://www.american.edu
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016-8001
(202) 885-1000

The mission of the university center is to provide a welcoming environment for AU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors and to support programs, activities and services that promote community, individual growth, responsible citizenship, and a global perspective. Role of the University Center *The Center is the community meeting point of the university, for all members of the university family-- students, faculty, administration, alumni, and guests. It is not just a building; it is also an organization and a program. Together they represent a well - considered plan for the community life of the university. *As the "town square" of ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At American University, 80.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 57.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,462), and 44% receive loans ($6,917 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,930. Off campus it is around $12,930.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending American University is $29,423 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 14,936 people applied to American University. Of the applicants, 53.0% were admitted (51.0% male & 55.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (21.0% male and 18.0% female)

Of the 6,648 undergraduate students at American University, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 46.0% of the 5,593 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     1.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     90.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     25.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     67.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     73.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     77.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 1
Admissions Office Phone 202-885-6000
Admissions Office Email admissions@american.edu
Admissions Office Address 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016-8001
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.american.edu/admissions/transfer
Admissions Website http://www.american.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.american.edu/admissions/apply.cfm
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to American University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
American University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 700
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 690
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 26
ACT English (75th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
American University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2 27 11
American/United States Studies/Civilization 5
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 2 1
European Studies/Civilization 0
French Studies 2
German Studies 3
Latin American Studies 11 11
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Russian Studies 0
Women's Studies 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 1 30 7
Biochemistry 9
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21 7
Toxicology 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 10 221 165
Accounting 25
Business Administration and Management, General 1 220 111
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 1 1
Finance, General 1 1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Management Information Systems, General 0 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
Real Estate 3
Taxation 1 24
Communication, journalism, and related programs 139 119
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 84 62
Journalism 55 57
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 3
Computer Science 0 3
Education 32 10 191 5
Education, General 5
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 15
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 10 51
International and Comparative Education 15
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 9 0 88
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 18 22
English language and literature/letters 17 25
Creative Writing 17
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 17 8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10 8 0
French Language and Literature 3 0
German Language and Literature 2
Language Interpretation and Translation 10
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 1
History 43 13 1
History, General 43 13 1
Legal professions and studies 43 130 447
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD) 43 50 3
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD) 80
Law (LLB, JD) 444
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 1 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 1 4
Mathematics and statistics 15 4 0
Applied Mathematics 1
Mathematics, General 11 0
Statistics, General 3 4 0
Statistics, Other 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 16 48
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 16 3
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 45
Natural resources and conservation 3 6
Environmental Science 6
Environmental Studies 3 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 11 11
Health and Physical Education, General 11
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11
Philosophy and religious studies 19 15
Ethics 10
Philosophy 19 5
Physical sciences 21 1 2
Acoustics 14
Chemistry, General 2 1 2
Physics, General 5
Psychology 52 35 8
Clinical Psychology 7
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 0
Experimental Psychology 3
Personality Psychology 6
Psychology, General 52 26 1
Public administration and social service professions 0 171 4
Public Administration 0 77 4
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0 37
Public Policy Analysis 0 57
Security and protective services 32
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 32
Social sciences 16 580 330 31
Anthropology 0 14 6 7
Applied Economics 0
Economics, General 45 22 10
Economics, Other 1
International Economics 4
International Relations and Affairs 6 331 272 6
Political Science and Government, General 141 20 4
Political Science and Government, Other 4
Social Sciences, General 38
Social Sciences, Other 1
Sociology 11 10 4
Visual and performing arts 4 93 74
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 10 7
Arts Management 4 0 13
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 46 13
Dance, General 0 1
Dance, Other 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Film/Cinema Studies 31
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 9
Graphic Design 13
Intermedia/Multimedia 0
Music History, Literature, and Theory 8
Music, General 7
 
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