American University
School Information
Washington, District of Columbia 20016-8001
P: (202) 885-1000
F: (202) 885-6014
Calendar: Semester
Locale: City: Large
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Doctoral/Research Universities
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Accrediting Agency: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Locale: City: Large
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Doctoral/Research Universities
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Accrediting Agency: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Students & Faculty
Students
- 13,618Total Students
- 5,486Male Students
- 8,132Female Students
- 1,308Total Intl Students
- 534Intl Male Students
- 774Intl Female Students
Faculty
- 2,196Total Faculty
- 1,176Male Faculty
- 1,020Female Faculty
- 12:1Student/Fac Ratio
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
Tuition Information
$
38,071
Out of State Tuition
$
800
Books & Supplies
$
13,648
Room & Board
$
1,134
Other Expenses
$
53,653
Total
Admissions
18,706
total applicants
42%
admitted (7788)
8%
enrolled (1541)
SAT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
570-670
Math
600-700
Reading
580-680
Writing
ACT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
26-30
Composite
24-29
Math
26-32
English
Other Requirements
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Degrees & Programs
- Certificate
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate
| Accounting | ||||||
| Acoustics | ||||||
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | ||||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ||||||
| Anthropology | ||||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||||||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Biochemistry | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ||||||
| Clinical Psychology | ||||||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | ||||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Creative Writing | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ||||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Economics, Other | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||
| Environmental Science | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| Ethics | ||||||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | ||||||
| European Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Experimental Psychology | ||||||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| Financial Mathematics | ||||||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | ||||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | ||||||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | ||||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||||
| French Studies | ||||||
| General Literature | ||||||
| German Language and Literature | ||||||
| German Studies | ||||||
| Graphic Design | ||||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | ||||||
| Intermedia/Multimedia | ||||||
| International and Comparative Education | ||||||
| International and Intercultural Communication | ||||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||||||
| International Economics | ||||||
| International Law and Legal Studies | ||||||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||||||
| Journalism | ||||||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ||||||
| Latin American Studies | ||||||
| Law | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | ||||||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | ||||||
| Personality Psychology | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, Other | ||||||
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Public Administration | ||||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | ||||||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | ||||||
| Real Estate | ||||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | ||||||
| Russian Language and Literature | ||||||
| Russian Studies | ||||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||||
| Social Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ||||||
| Statistics, General | ||||||
| Statistics, Other | ||||||
| Taxation | ||||||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ||||||
| Women's Studies | ||||||