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American University

Washington, Washington DC4-yearPrivate

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

64%

Private school in Washington DC with 8,400 total undergraduate students
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-1000
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Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
64%
Yield rate - overall
19%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
65%

Men
61%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
19,650

Women: 65%
Men: 35%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$68,484
Out-of-state
$68,484

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Applications

Accepts Common App
Yes

Considers class rank
Yes

Recommendation letters
Not used

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 28%
ACT: 18%

Students

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
2,372
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
65%
Enrolled men:
35%
6-year graduation rate
79%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
88%

Student diversity

Moderately diverse
International students
12%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 8%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 14%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 10%
White: 60%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
12:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No

Football conference
None

D1 Basketball
Yes

Basketball conference
Patriot League

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