American Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 61.96%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1370. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $58,771
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at American:
- Total Enrollment: 12,321, including 895 online students
- 7,476 Undergraduate, 4,845 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.3% men, 62.7% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 88%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 209 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 85 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
American Overview
American University (American) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC. American University was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The American's tuition & fees is $58,771 for the academic year 2024-2025. 51% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,548.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,321 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
American's acceptance rate is 61.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.62%. The median SAT score is 1370 and the ACT score is 31.
American ranked 57th in National Universities and 3rd in District of Columbia Colleges rankings. American University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of American University is $58,771. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $36,754.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $61,087 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $40,641.
| Undergraduate | $58,771 |
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| Graduate | $36,754 |
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| Undergraduate | $61,087 |
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| Graduate | $40,641 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
American University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at American
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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