American University, founded in 1893, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive institution. It is the only university in the country that expressly incorporates policy-making theory and experience into classes and curriculum in all majors. The school is located at the top of Embassy Row in one of Washington''s most beautiful and secure neighborhoods, just 15 minutes from Capitol Hill. It is the premiere institution for educating students who want to exert influence in their chosen field of study. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Business, Communication, International Service, and Public Affairs; and the Washington College of Law. The 84-acre main campus is located in northwest Washington, DC.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
7,476
Undergraduates
2,826
Men - 37.8%
4,651
Women - 62.2%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
62% of 17,154 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
620-710 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
660-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$83,160
Tuition and Fees
$61,970
Room and Board
$18,370
Average Percent of Need Met
71%
Average Freshman Award
$47,908
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
815
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
4%
10-19
54%
20-29
32%
30-39
8%
40-49
2%
50-99
0%
Over 100
0%
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Washington Population
712,816
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Eagle (Clawed)
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
Asian
7.8%
Black/African-American
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
59.1%
Unknown
3.4%
International Students
5.1% from 75 countries
First-Year Students Returning
88.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
67.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
31.0%
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