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American University
Washington, DCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 62% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
American University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Washington, DC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 62%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
62% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading660 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math620 - 720
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 32
1typical 50% range36
62%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences37% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,332
Earnings 5yr: $103,137
Debt: $22,625
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,356
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,269
Earnings 5yr: $131,517
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,020
Earnings 5yr: $104,304
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,293
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,384
Earnings 5yr: $101,772
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,523
Earnings 5yr: $112,063
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,866
Earnings 5yr: $113,922
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,878
Earnings 5yr: $82,829
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,169
Earnings 5yr: $116,157
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,588
Earnings 5yr: $107,080
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,567
Earnings 5yr: $85,653
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,932
Earnings 5yr: $87,743
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,808
Earnings 5yr: $101,443
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,954
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,768
Earnings 5yr: $98,927
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,424
Earnings 5yr: $104,844
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,310
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,800
Earnings 5yr: $92,285
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,015
Earnings 5yr: $89,792
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$41,943
In-State Tuition$58,771
Out-of-State Tuition$58,771
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
14%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$61,328
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$77,370
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$105,099
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