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American University

Washington, Washington DC•Private

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

64%

Private school in Washington DC with 8,400 total undergraduate students
Urban
Mid-Atlantic
United Methodist
On campus housing
D1 Basketball
Patriot League
WWW.AMERICAN.EDU
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-1000

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%
american.edu/admissions

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$69,595
Out-of-state
$69,595

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters not used
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 28%
ACT: 18%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
2,372
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
4-year graduation rate
74%
6-year graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
88%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
12%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 65%
Men: 35%

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
11:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

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