American University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,080
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	90%
On-time graduation rate	79%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, American University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

American University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, American University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

American University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,334

Cost of attendance at American University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$6,152
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,334

Cost of attendance at American University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$13,004
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at American University received on average $27,332 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,332

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	279	18%	$5,207	$1,452,698
Other Federal Grant	379	24%	$4,677	$1,772,565
State Grant/Scholarships	16	1%	$884	$14,150
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	886	56%	$29,078	$25,763,450
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,008	64%	$27,332	$27,550,165

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American University students is 78.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.9%.

78.7%

asian 85.3% 116 students
African American 72.1% 106 students
white 79.5% 832 students
unknown 80.0% 28 students
hispanic 77.9% 204 students
International Students 74.6% 53 students
Mixed Race 75.3% 61 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Patriot League
Track and Cross Country Patriot League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

American University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

American University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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