American University

American University Overview

American University is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of Washington, DC. American University was founded in 1893 and the school enrolls around 14,852 students a year, including 8,463 undergraduate students. American University provides housing for up to 4,080 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! January 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

Student Involvement at American University

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of American University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? American University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? American University has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? American University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at American University on the Student Life page.

2022 American University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	64%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	87%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Tuition	$56,606
Percent of Need Met	77%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$35,916

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Is American University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what American University offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for American University

It is very difficult to get into American University. The university admitted 64% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 19,650 students applied to American University and 12,594 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at American University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 90% of students who start at American University come back for their second year of college. Around 79% of students who started at American University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook American University Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from American University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with American University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

American University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of American University's endowment was $884.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, American University spends about $15,990 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at American University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

American University meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend American University full-time are awarded $35,916 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at American University.

Based on this information, how does American University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is American University a good school for you?

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Where is American University Located?

American University is located in the suburban setting of Washington, DC, in the suburbs of Washington.

If you would like to see American University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Washington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reagan National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what American University and Washington are like without leaving home.

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