What American costs
American University charges $58,771 a year in published tuition and fees, about $29,386 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $76,058 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $43,412 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into American
For fall 2024, American University received 17,173 applications and admitted 10,640 students, and 1,662 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1280 and 1460.
What American students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at American University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 386 |
| Political Science and Government | 189 |
| Business Administration and Management | 180 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 103 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 97 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Journalism | 59 |
| Public Relations / Image Management | 56 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near American
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 2 miles away
- Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia: about 3 miles away
- George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 3 miles away
- Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 4 miles away
- The Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia: about 5 miles away
- University of Maryland–College Park, College Park, Maryland: about 9 miles away
Colleges like American
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia: 7,298 undergraduates
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee: 7,208 undergraduates
- Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee: 7,137 undergraduates
- Duke University, Durham, North Carolina: 6,442 undergraduates
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland: 5,693 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is American University's acceptance rate? 62.0% for fall 2024: 10,640 of 17,173 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at American University? $58,771 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to American University? About 7,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do American University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1280–1460.
What is the campus setting at American University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: American University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: American University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
