American University
Washington D.C. | american.edu
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Nestled in a residential district of Washington, DC, our 90-acre campus gives you the advantages of a traditional college setting combined with unparalleled access to the energy, culture, and opportunities of our nation's capital. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities. At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.
Representatives
Kelly Herron
She/Her/Hers
Southern California Regional Assistant Director
(202) 276-1800
kherron@american.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
DCA (8 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
7,644 / 13,855
Average Class Size
21
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
No Answer / 32% / 11%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Patriot League
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
29-33 / 1320-1450
Mid-Range GPA
3.59-4.14
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
18,700 / 10,200 (55%)
Deposits
1,900
Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: November 1
Early Decision I: Nov 15
Early Decision II: Jan 15
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: May 1
Spring: Oct 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Jan 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Rolling
Link to Scholarship Info
https://www.american.edu/financialaid/freshman-scholarships.cfm
Points of Pride
60% of AU students study abroad. We have 125 programs in 40 countries on 6 continents to choose from. We have three premier AU Centers in Madrid, Brussels, and Nairobi; the rest are partnerships with other universities and study abroad programs.
89% of students complete internships before graduating. On average, AU students intern 3 times before graduating.
Overall, 91% of our students are employed, in grad school, or both within six months of graduation. 85% of those students are working in a field directly related to their degree.
