American University

Washington, DC, US🇺🇸

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LocationAdmissionsCosts and AidRankingsFields of Study

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-24 undergraduate

American University is located in Large City of Washington, DC, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Regular Decision
      Spring 2027
    • Early Action
      Fall 2027
    • Early Decision
      Fall 2027
    • Early Decision II
      Fall 2027
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2027

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

670740

Math

630710

ACT

Composite

2933
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$76,175Total Cost (On Campus)
$35,461Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
AY2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$56,543
Books and supplies$1,000
On-campus housing$17,012
On-campus other expenses$1,620
Total$76,175

Rankings

#91U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#601–800Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#711-720QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023