American University
Washington, DC · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 62.0%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 17,786
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 8,427
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,856
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 22%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 45%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 52%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 660–740
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 620–720
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 29–32
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 26% / 16%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- not considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $76,058
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $58,771
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $58,771
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,750
- Students with federal loans
- 38%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 75%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 88%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $50,329
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $77,370
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 7,266
- Graduate students
- 4,845
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 10 : 1
- Women
- 62%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 14%
- Full-time faculty
- 59%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Jonathan R. Alger
- Main phone
- (202) 885-1000
- Address
- 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8001
How to apply
We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.