Washington, DC

American University

www.american.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
73%
Tuition (In-State)
$56,543
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
13,019

Costs and Financial Aid

$76,175
Tuition
$56,543
Room and Board
$17,012
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$1,620

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$76,175
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$43,412
Estimated Annual Cost
Estimated annual cost generated from the Department of Education. Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$76,175
Tuition
$56,543
Room and Board
$17,012
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$1,620

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$76,175
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$43,412
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$76,175
Tuition
$56,543
Room and Board
$17,012
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$1,620

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$76,175
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$43,412
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
15%
$5,376
State/Local Grants
2%
$525
Institutional Grants
62%
$30,259
Loans
43%
$9,121

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

47%

Acceptance Rate

26% students submit SAT
16% students submit ACT

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

670-740
SAT
Verbal
630-710
SAT
Math
29-33
ACT
Composite

Typical Test Scores of Admitted Students

Diversity and Demographics

13,019
Students
60% Undergrad
40% Graduate

Degree Type

96% Full-time
4% Part-time

Full-time vs Part-time Status

7,817
Undergrad
Students
63% Female
37% Male

Gender Ratio

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
8%
Hispanic
13%
White
56%
Unknown
3%
Non-resident
8%

Race and Ethnicity of Undergrad Students

Graduation Rate and Most Popular Majors

73%
4 years

Graduation Rate

International Relations and Affairs
386
Business Administration and Management, General
239
Political Science and Government, General
182
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
121
Public Relations/Image Management
102

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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