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American University (AU)
- 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
- Washington, DC 20016
- OPEID College Code: 00143400
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- General Phone: (202) 885-1000
- President: Cornelius M. Kerwin
- Website: WWW.AMERICAN.EDU
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 11,449
- College Alias: AU
- College Mascot: Eagles
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - AU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $62.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $65.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,009 | 9,838 | 15,847 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,894 (48%) | 5,542 (56%) | 8,436 (53%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 447 (15%) | 839 (15%) | 1,286 (15%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,196 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 558 | 43% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 590 | 690 |
| SAT ® Math | 580 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 580 | 690 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 32 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 10% | 6% | 59% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,724 | $3,420 | $792 | $16,410 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 32 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,489 | 2,543 | 1,986 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,425 | $29,206 | $27,552 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,425 | $29,206 | $27,552 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,812 | $11,570 | $11,020 |
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,812 | $11,570 | $11,020 |
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $45,137 | $42,676 | $40,472 |
| Out of State | $45,137 | $42,676 | $40,472 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $45,137 | $42,676 | $40,472 |
| Out of State | $45,137 | $42,676 | $40,472 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $33,325 | $31,106 | $29,452 |
| Out of State | $33,325 | $31,106 | $29,452 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $37,190 | $37,190 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,449 Undergraduate: 6,041 Graduate: 3,925 Professional: 1,483
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,412 Female: 7,037
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,268 Female: 3,773
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,456 Female: 2,469
- Professional Gender Male: 688 Female: 795
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,639 Part-Time: 2,810
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,780 Part-Time: 261
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,629 Part-Time: 2,296
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,230 Part-Time: 253
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 900 | 8% |
| American Indian | 73 | 0.6% |
| Black | 754 | 7% |
| Asian | 592 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 626 | 5% |
| White | 6,331 | 55% |
| Unknown | 2,173 | 19% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 118 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,717 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,549 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,445 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,195 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 697 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 321 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 273 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 128 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,759 | 1,900 | 859 |
| Faculty Status | 1,066 | 615 | 451 |
| Tenured Faculty | 284 | 275 | 9 |
| Graduate Assistants | 462 | - | 462 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,022 | 571 | 451 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,010 | 559 | 451 |
| Primarily Research | 3 | 3 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 185 | 185 | - |
| Other Professionals | 674 | 625 | 49 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 878 | 519 | 359 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 538 | 208 | 330 |
| Skilled Crafts | 69 | 69 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 76 | 73 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,477 (568) | $93,844 (314) | $79,605 (254) |
| Professor | $136,089 (132) | $135,997 (101) | $136,392 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $88,908 (125) | $93,380 (64) | $84,215 (61) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,899 (210) | $67,660 (97) | $68,103 (113) |
| Instructor | $46,053 (51) | $46,691 (27) | $45,335 (24) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,477 (568) | $93,844 (314) | $79,605 (254) |
| Professor | $136,089 (132) | $135,997 (101) | $136,392 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $88,908 (125) | $93,380 (64) | $84,215 (61) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,899 (210) | $67,660 (97) | $68,103 (113) |
| Instructor | $46,053 (51) | $46,691 (27) | $45,335 (24) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,197,805 | $1,407,313 | $1,790,492 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 235 | 99 | 136 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 235 | 99 | 136 |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| Field Hocky | 19 | - | 19 |
| Lacrosse | 22 | - | 22 |
| Soccer | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 40 | 15 | 25 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 18 | 18 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $101,492 | $65,694 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,170 | $20,472 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 73% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 73% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 63% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 71% |
| Asian | 74% |
| Hispanic | 79% |
| White | 75% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 67% |
| 5 Years | 72% |
| 6 Years | 73% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 6 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 19 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 11 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
