American University

Washington, DC • private • CSS Profile • DI | Patriot League
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,861 • Total: 15,188
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC
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Website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,290 (37.1%) • Female: 5,571 (62.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 569 6.4%
Black/African American 661 7.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1,044 11.8%
White 4,575 51.6%
Two or More Races 465 5.2%
International 743 8.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
47.4%
8,427 admitted from 17,786 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 670-740
Math: 630-710
Total: 1300-1450
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
29-33
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/15/2026
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
78.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
72.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
86.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$74,356
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $55,724
Room & Board
$17,012
Books & Supplies
$1,620
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $21,176
$30,001-48,000 $18,630
$48,001-75,000 $23,477
$75,001-110,000 $34,587
$110,001+ $53,257
Students Receiving Pell Grants
48%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$40,189

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Patriot League
Men's Sports (5)
Basketball Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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