American University

Washington, DC

Explore your passions at The American University in Washington, D.C., where students complete their studies, explore the city, and engage with the community.

Get to know American University

Enrolled female students

62%

Enrolled male students

38%

Gender Ratio

Full-time faculty

57%

Adjuncts

43%

Faculty Ratio

$50,542

Full-time tuition cost

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Acceptance rate

Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 15%
Hispanic/Latinx: 12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 8%
White, non-Hispanic: 51%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 7%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 3%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 630 | 75th Percentile: 710
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 590 | 75th Percentile: 680
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 24 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT English
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 34

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $50,542
Fees: $819
Room & Board: $16,196

Contact American University

Contact Admissions

www.american.edu/admissions

Campus Location

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

(202) 885-1000