American University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About American University
American University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Washington, DC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 7,266 students. The acceptance rate is 62%. 75% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $77,370. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.
62%
Acceptance
$41,943
Net price
7,266
Enrollment
75%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
62%
Acceptance rate
1,381
SAT average
31
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$41,943
Average net price
$58,771
In-state tuition
$58,771
Out-of-state tuition
$17,982
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$76,058
Total cost of attendance
14%
Students receiving Pell grants
38%
Students with federal loans
$22,750
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$77,370
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$61,328
Median earnings (6 yrs)
75%
Graduation rate
88%
Retention rate
88%
Earn more than a HS grad
$19,197
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,266
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
16%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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