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What Makes Us Special

About American University

American University is located in Washington, D.C., at the top of Embassy Row. Chartered by Congress in 1893 to serve the public interest and build the nation, the university educates active citizens who apply knowledge to the most pressing concerns facing the nation and world. A college-centered research university, American's rigorous curriculum challenges students to combine serious theoretical study with meaningful, real-world learning experiences. The result is a degree that opens doors.

our students

Admissions  Help

Middle 50% SAT Range For Freshman Class*

Mathematics580-680
Critical Reading590-710
Writing580-690

* ACT with writing component is also accepted.

Average High School GPA of Freshman Class: 3.80

Freshman Class Geographical Profile  Help

Enrollment  Help

Gender: All Undergraduates  Help

Women 60%
Men 40%

Diversity: All Undergraduates  Help

Freshmen Returning For Sophomore Year: 91%  Help

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Price of Attendance in 2010-11  Help

Percent of Freshmen Receiving Aid by Type  Help

2009-10 Average Net Tuition for
Aided Undergraduates *  Help

* Net tuition for each individual student may be lower or higher
depending on family income and student eligibility
and availability of grant aid.

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Tuition and Fees History  Help

About Our Faculty  Help

Faculty Information

Student Faculty Ratio 13:1
Full-time Faculty with highest degree 95%

Undergraduate Class Size

Number of Students 2-19 20-39 40-99 100+ Total
Number of Classes 611 704 85 9 1409