American University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

47.4%

Acceptance Rate

7,593

Undergrads

$41,945

Net Price / Year

78.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About American University

American University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Washington, DC. The school enrolls approximately 12,321 students. With an acceptance rate of 47.4%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 12,321

Men 4,592

Women 7,729

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 12.7%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 88%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

47.4%

Acceptance Rate

17,173

Applications

1,662

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

660

740

SAT Math

620

720

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	17,173	10,640	1,662	62.0%
2022	19,510	7,926	1,761	40.6%
2020	20,036	7,744	1,607	38.7%
2018	18,984	5,988	1,757	31.5%
2016	19,325	5,008	1,679	25.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$41,945

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

12.7%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

78.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
International Relations and National Security Studies.	434	N/A	N/A
Law.	382	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	317	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	220	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	205	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	164	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	163	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	129	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	116	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	105	N/A	N/A
Economics.	90	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	84	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	83	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	79	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	73	N/A	N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.	72	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	66	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	65	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	64	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	55	N/A	N/A
Public Policy Analysis.	54	N/A	N/A
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.	47	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	47	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	45	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	45	N/A	N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.	45	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	42	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	41	N/A	N/A
History.	38	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	38	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	37	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	36	N/A	N/A
Economics.	35	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	34	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	31	N/A	N/A
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).	31	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	30	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	30	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	28	N/A	N/A
Literature.	27	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	26	N/A	N/A
International and Comparative Education.	26	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	25	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	25	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	24	N/A	N/A
Homeland Security.	24	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	22	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	22	N/A	N/A
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.	21	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	21	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$19,245,459

Total Athletics Expenses

$19,245,459

Total Athletics Revenue

305

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	30	$4,763,629	$4,763,629	N/A
Soccer	Coed	60	$2,351,116	$2,351,116	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	23	$1,365,243	$1,365,243	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$1,326,793	$1,326,793	N/A
Wrestling	Men	26	$1,254,134	$1,254,134	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	140	$1,212,978	$1,212,978	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	39	$848,087	$848,087	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	56	$688,044	$688,044	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	21
Fondling	15
Rape	7
Motor Vehicle Theft	4
Aggravated Assault	3
Arson	2
Robbery	1