American University
Washington, District of Columbia
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1893Large citySEVP certified
About
The American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Its main campus spans 90 acres on Ward Circle, in the Spring Valley and Tenleytown neighborhoods of Northwest D.C.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$62,242
- Estimated total for international students
- US$79,369
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,266
- Graduate students
- 4,845
- International undergraduates
- 5%
- Students per teacher
- 10 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 62%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 660–740 · Maths 620–720
- ACT
- 29–32
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$85,458
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (169)
Bachelor's degrees46 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiteratureMathematicsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologyStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degrees58 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational and Comparative EducationJournalismLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees12 subjects
AnthropologyClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic Administration
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Law
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates14 subjects
AnthropologyArea StudiesComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsInternational/Globalization StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPolitical Science and GovernmentStatisticsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates37 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational and Comparative EducationLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematics and Statistics, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic Policy AnalysisReal EstateSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, OtherSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTaxationTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.