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School Contact
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
(202) 885-1000
www.american.edu
Cost
Tuition: $32,816
Room and Board: $12,418
Books and Supplies: $600
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 5,781
Total Male: 2,268
Total Female: 3,774
Part-Time: 261
Founded:
1893
Control:
Private
Setting:
Urban
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist Church

Admissions Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (202) 885-6000
E-Mail: admissions@american.edu
Web Site: www.american.edu/admissions/
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 15 April 1
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   53% Application Fee:   $45 Common Application Accepted?   Yes
Overall Admissions:
Applicants: 15,847
Acceptances: 8,436
Yield: ? 15%
Freshman Stats:
Class Size: 1,286
Retention Rate: 86%
Transfer Stats:
Applications Received: 1,470
Applicants Accepted: 910
Students Enrolled: 318

* RD = Regular Decision, EA = Early Action, ED = Early Decision

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (202) 885-6100
E-Mail: financialaid@american.edu
Web Site: www.american.edu/admissions/
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: February 15
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $24,294
Students Who Applied for Aid: 60%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 72%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT I * 590 - 690 580 - 670 580 - 690 1750 - 2050 (2400)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 50%
SATI / ACT Required? Either