Washington, DC

American University

www.american.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
74%
Tuition (In-State)
$53,889
Acceptance Rate
41%
Enrollment
13,885

Costs and Financial Aid

$71,703
Tuition
$53,889
Room and Board
$15,706
Books and Supplies
$800
Other Expenses
$1,308

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$71,703
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$28,037
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$71,703
Tuition
$53,889
Room and Board
$15,706
Books and Supplies
$800
Other Expenses
$1,308

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$71,703
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$28,037
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$71,703
Tuition
$53,889
Room and Board
$15,706
Books and Supplies
$800
Other Expenses
$1,308

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$71,703
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$28,037
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
15%
$6,767
State/Local Grants
1%
$475
Institutional Grants
65%
$26,094
Loans
45%
$9,129

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

41%

Acceptance Rate

25% students submit SAT
17% students submit ACT

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

660-730
SAT
Verbal
630-700
SAT
Math
29-32
ACT
Composite

Typical Test Scores of Admitted Students

Diversity and Demographics

13,885
Students
57% Undergrad
43% Graduate

Degree Type

95% Full-time
5% Part-time

Full-time vs Part-time Status

7,917
Undergrad
Students
64% Female
36% Male

Gender Ratio

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
7%
Hispanic
12%
White
55%
Unknown
3%
Non-resident
11%

Race and Ethnicity of Undergrad Students

Graduation Rate and Most Popular Majors

74%
4 years

Graduation Rate

International Relations and Affairs
379
Business Administration and Management, General
206
Political Science and Government, General
162
Public Relations/Image Management
124
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
107

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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