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Overview
American University is a University institution located in Washington, DC.
Location & Contact
Address
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
United States
Washington, DC 20016-8001
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies | × |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African-american/black Studies | × |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization | × |
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| Asian Studies/civilization | × |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | × |
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| French Studies | × |
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| German Studies | × |
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| Latin American Studies | × |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies | × |
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| Russian Studies | × |
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| Women's Studies | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry | × |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Neuroscience | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | × |
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| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other | × |
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| Finance, General | × |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism | × |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies | × |
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| Public Relations/image Management | × |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric | × |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Recording Arts Technology/technician | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General | × |
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| Computer Science | × |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education And Teaching | × |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching | × |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching | × |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | × |
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| Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Literature | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Arabic Language And Literature | × |
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| French Language And Literature | × |
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| German Language And Literature | × |
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| Russian Language And Literature | × |
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| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Public Health/international Health | × |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies | × |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies | × |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion | × |
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| Public Health, General | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General | × |
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| Financial Mathematics | × |
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| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Statistics, General | × |
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| Statistics, Other | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computational Science | × |
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| Data Analytics, General | × |
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| Data Science, General | × |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | × |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science | × |
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| Environmental Studies | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Jewish/judaic Studies | × |
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| Philosophy | × |
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| Religion/religious Studies | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General | × |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other | × |
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| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | × |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | × |
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| Economics, General | × |
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| International Relations And Affairs | × |
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| Medical Anthropology | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Political Science And Government, Other | × |
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| Social Sciences, General | × |
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| Social Sciences, Other | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation | × |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production | × |
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| Community/environmental/socially-engaged Art | × |
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| Dance, General | × |
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| Design And Visual Communications, General | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies | × |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General | × |
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| Graphic Design | × |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory | × |
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| Music Technology | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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| Musical Theatre | × |
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| Photography | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
17,154
Applied
10,613
Accepted
7,476
Enrolled
Female Admissions
11,151
Females Applied
6,934
Females Accepted
62%
Male Admissions
5,996
Males Applied
3,673
Males Accepted
61%
Applying
75
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 31st | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | January 31st | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | - | 660 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | - | 620 | 710 | |
| ACT Composite | - | 29 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
60,270
Private
Fees
1,450
Full-time student fees
21,060
Room & board
14,730
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
42,738
Avg. Financial Aid Package
47,908
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
43,831
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,243
Avg. Loan Aid
13,691
Avg. Grant Aid
31,920
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
71%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
23%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
7,476
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
97%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.96% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.22% |
| White or Caucasian | 55.99% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.04% |
| Asian | 7.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 5.89% |
| Other | 3.19% |
Gender
Male (37.76%)
Female (62.24%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Visit: www.american.edu/ocl/student-involvement
Visit: www.american.edu/ocl/student-involvement
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Campus Safety App
Campus Safety App
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | |
| Basketball | Division 1 | ||
| Crew | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | |
| Golf | No | No | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | |
| Rowing | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | |
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
| Soccer | Division 1 | ||
| Softball | No | No | |
| Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 1 | ||
| Crew | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Field Hockey | Division 1 | ||
| Golf | No | No | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
| Rock Climbing | No | No | |
| Rowing | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | |
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
| Soccer | Division 1 | ||
| Softball | No | No | |
| Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No |
Faculty
1,444
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 815
Part-time - 629
Male - 734
Female - 710
American University