American University
Washington, DC
American University is known for its programs in government, law, and international studies, located in Washington, D.C.
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Tuition
$56,543
Acceptance
47.38%
Students
12,795
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$56,543
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,543
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,012
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,712
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
78%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
47.38%
SAT range
1300 - 1450
ACT range
29 - 33
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
12,795
Undergrads
7,593
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
200
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
243
Violent Rate / 1,000
4.65
Property Rate / 1,000
5.14
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Washington
Violent Rate / 100k
1,393
Property Rate / 100k
4,947
Location
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Washington, DC 20016
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