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American University
Tuition
58,771
Students
15,188
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban
About
Overview
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Students Enrolled
15,188
Graduation Rate
75%
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Admissions
Acceptance Rate61.96%
Apply
17,173
Accepted
10,640
Attend
1,662
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$75
Graduate
$65
Test Scores
SAT Range
1280 - 1460
ACT Range
29 - 32
Application Requirements
High school transcript
Required
High school GPA
Required
Recommendation letter
Required
Admissions test (SAT or ACT)
Not Applicable
TOEFL (international students)
Required
Completion of college prep program
Required
Demonstration of competencies
Not Applicable
Cost & Aid
Annual Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
In-State
$58,771
Out-of-State
$58,771
Financial Aid & Student Loans
Financial Aid (Average)
Federal Grants
$6,023
State/Local Grants
$449
Institutional/Scholarships
$35,415
Graduate
In-State
$36,754
Out-of-State
$36,754
Student Loans (Average)
Federal Loans
N/A
Other Loans
$19,928
Other Annual Estimated Costs
Food & Housing
$17,982
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Personal Expenses
$1,618
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid
Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.
Paying for College Through the Military
Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.
ROTC Programs Available
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn more about ROTC
Programs for Service Members and Veterans
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)
336
Average Assistance
$28,069
DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)
28
Average Assistance
$1,455
Academics
Graduation Rate75%
Student Faculty Ratio9:1
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
- International Relations and Affairs
- Political Science and Government, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
View All Undergraduate Majors
Most Popular Graduate Programs
- International Relations and Affairs
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Business Administration and Management, General
View All Graduate Programs
Student Body
Students Enrolled15,188
Undergraduate
8,861
Graduate
6,327
Full-Time
83%
Part-Time
17%
Campus Life
Sports
Men's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
Women's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Field Hockey
Full List of Women's Sports
Student Services
Meal Plan
No
Counseling Services
Yes
Remedial Services
No
Work-Study
Yes
Placement Services
No
Study Abroad
Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes
No
On-campus day care for student's children
No
Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.