American University
Washington, DC · City · 7,266 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About
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Location
Washington, DC, 20016-8001 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DCA · Washington DC
6 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$76,058
Avg net price
$41,943
Room & board
$17,982
Tuition
$58,771
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,233
$30–48k
$20,444
$48–75k
$26,035
$75–110k
$30,063
$110k+
$53,673
Admissions
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1381
Reading 660–740
Math 620–720
ACT midpoint
31
Composite 29–32
English 28–35
Math 25–29
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
American University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
77%
1st-yr retention
88%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
79%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
79%
Transferred
10%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$61,328
Median earnings (10yr)
$77,370
Median debt
$22,750
Monthly loan payment
$241
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,750–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
10
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
14%
First-generation
16%
Median family income
$84,200
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
14%
Black
8%
Asian
7%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$61,328
10 years after entry
$77,370
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107
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Institutional
Endowment
$1.0B
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
59%
Avg faculty salary
$13,722/mo
Instructional spend/student
$19,197
Federal loan rate
38%
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