American University

best-colleges #196 in Best Colleges in America
WASHINGTON, DC · 4 Year · 
3.6
  • Common App Accepted
  • Private
  • SAT/ACT Optional
  • Some Online Degrees
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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students
Rankings
Rankings-L
3
in Best Colleges in District of Columbia
Rankings-R
  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 1 of 100
  • Best Colleges for Communications in America 36 of 931
  • Best Colleges for International Relations in America 37 of 405
Academics
A minus
Overall Grade
A
Academics
B+
Value
A
Diversity
B minus
Campus
B
Athletics
B minus
Party Scene
A minus
Professors
A
Location
C minus
Dorms
C minus
Campus Food
B
Student Life
A minus
Safety
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Popular Majors
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#1International Relations
415 Graduates
#2Political Science and Government
280 Graduates
#3Business
218 Graduates
#4Liberal Arts and Humanities
165 Graduates
#5Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
107 Graduates
#6Public Relations
100 Graduates
#7Economics
90 Graduates
#8Finance
86 Graduates
#9Psychology
81 Graduates
#10Public Health
74 Graduates
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Admissions
Admissions
64%
Acceptance Rate
Application Website
Visit offical website
Application Deadline
January 15
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
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Costs
costs
$28,622
Annual Cost
Average Total Aid Awarded
$27,332
Students Receiving Financial Aid
81%
National Average Cost
$15,523
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After College
after-college
$61,000
Median Earnings
Graduation Rate
79%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National Average Earnings
$33,028
Students
students
8,124
Full-Time Enrollment
Full-Time Enrollment
8,124 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
339
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
3%
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Campus Life
campus-life
95%
Freshmen Live On-Campus
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
Athletic Conference
Patriot League
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
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