University
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
7,225
Students
9,378
Avg. Financial Aid
3599/5241
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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American University of Beirut is a University institution located in Beirut, LBN, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 11-0236
Riad El-Solh
Beirut
Lebanon
Riad El-Solh
Beirut
Lebanon
Contact
Dr. Salim Kanaan
Director of Admissions Office
Email: admissions@aub.edu.lb
Phone: 961-1374374
Fax: 961-1750775
Director of Admissions Office
Email: admissions@aub.edu.lb
Phone: 961-1374374
Fax: 961-1750775
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness |
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| Agriculture |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architecture |
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| Landscape Architecture |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Construction Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Archeology |
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| Economics |
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| Sociology And Anthropology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Graphic Design |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,241
Applied
3,599
Accepted
7,225
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,715
Females Applied
1,831
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
2,526
Males Applied
1,768
Males Accepted
70%
Applying
80
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | December 20th | March 30th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 30th | June 30th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 600 | |
| SAT Math | 590 | 690 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
21,900
Fees
740
Full-time student fees
2,900
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
9,378
Avg. Financial Aid Package
6,207
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,417
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,097
Avg. Loan Aid
24,114
Avg. Grant Aid
9,474
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Student Body
7,225
Total undergrad students
Gender
Male (50.93%)
Female (49.07%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 15% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Outdoors Festival, Latin Night and New Student Orientation Program
Outdoors Festival, Latin Night and New Student Orientation Program
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
Most popular organizations:
Red Cross Club, Biology Society, Business Society, Music Club and Palestinian Cultural Club
Red Cross Club, Biology Society, Business Society, Music Club and Palestinian Cultural Club
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:
staff monitors entrance 24/7
staff monitors entrance 24/7
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Basketball | |
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No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
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No |
| Football | |
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No |
| Rugby | |
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No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Squash | |
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No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
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No |
| Table Tennis | |
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No |
| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | |
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No |
| Triathlon | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
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No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Basketball | |
|
No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | |
|
No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Rugby | |
|
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
|
No |
| Squash | |
|
No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
|
No |
| Table Tennis | |
|
No |
| Tennis | |
|
No |
| Track And Field | |
|
No |
| Triathlon | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
|
No |
| Volleyball | |
|
No |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
1,196
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 903
Part-time - 293
Male - 688
Female - 508