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American University Statistics

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School Contact
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-1000
www.american.edu
General Statistics
Founded:1893
Coed:Yes
Control:Private Non-Profit
Setting:Large city
Academic Calendar:Semester
General Religion:Protestant
Specific Religion:United Methodist Church
Cost Statistics
In-State Tuition:$34,973
Out-of-State Tuition:$34,973
Room & Board:$13,468
Books & Supplies:$600
Student Body Statistics
Full-Time Undergrads:6,404
Part-Time Undergrads:244
Male Undergrads:2,721
Female Undergrads:4,237
Total Grad Students:5,593
Full-Time Grad Students:3,043
Part-Time Grad Students:2,550

American University Admissions Statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone:(202) 885-6000
Email:admissions@american.edu
Web Site:www.american.edu/admissions/
Application Information
Open Admissions:No
Common Application:Yes
Application Fee:$60
Application Web Site:www.american.edu/admissions/apply.cfm
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Early DecisionJanuary 15February 15
Regular Decision January 15 April 1
Must-Reply-By May 1 or within 4 weeks of notification thereafter
Admissions
Consideration		RequiredRecommendedNeither Required
Nor Recommended
GPA
HS Rank
HS Transcript
College Prep Courses
Recommendations
Audition/Portfolio
SAT/ACT
TOEFL
Overall Admissions Statistics
Total Applicants:16,926
Male Applicants:6,830
Female Applicants:10,096
Total Acceptances:7,357
Male Acceptances:2,827
Female Acceptances:4,530
Acceptance Rate:43%
Yield: ? 20%
Freshmen Enrollment Statistics
Total Freshmen Enrollment:1,502
Full-Time Male Enrollment:588
Full-Time Female Enrollment:914
Part-Time Male Enrollment:0
Part-Time Female Enrollment:0
Waitlist Statistics
Applicants Placed: ? Not Reported
Applicants Accepting: ? Not Reported
Students Enrolled: ? Not Reported
Transfer Statistics
Applications Received:1,470
Applicants Accepted:910
Students Enrolled:318

American University Financial Aid Statistics

Contact Financial Aid
Phone:(202) 885-6500
Email:financialaid@american.edu
Web Site:www.american.edu/financialaid/
General Information
Financial Aid Forms Deadline:February 15
Tuition Guaranteed Plan:Not Available
Prepaid Tuition Plan:Available
Tuition Payment Plan:Available
In-State Tuition:$34,973
Out-of-State Tuition:$34,973
Aid/Loans Federal Grant Aid Institution Grant Aid State Grant Aid Student Loans Total ?
Average Amount $5,420 $20,679 $912 $8,128 $24,294
% Students That Got It 14% 69% 4% 55% 79%

NOTE: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify.

American University Standardized Tests Statistics

Standardized Test Scores Critical Reading Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT (25th - 75th Percentile) 590 - 710 580 - 680 580 - 690 1750 - 2080 (2400)
ACT (25th - 75th Percentile) 26 - 33 25 - 30 9 - 10 26 - 31 (36)
General Statistics
Top 10% of HS Class:50%
SAT/ACT Required:Either
Students Submitting SAT:79%
Students Submitting ACT:38%
SAT Subject Test Requirements
Not Reported

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