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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
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 12,241
  • College Alias: AU
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  • 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
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5,8589,07814,936
Number Granted Admission (%)2,960 (51%)4,990 (55%)7,950 (53%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)611 (21%)922 (18%)1,533 (19%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,34288%
ACT ® Exam76750%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading590700
SAT ® Math580670
SAT ® Writing580690
 
ACT ® Composite2630
ACT ® English2632
ACT ® Math2429
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving47%11%3%69%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,248$4,914$880$17,443
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.0%1.8%1.0%
Number in Default244838
Number in Repayment2,2782,5493,489
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$34,973$33,283$31,425
In-State Tuition and Fees$34,973$33,283$31,425
Out of State Tuition and Fees$34,973$33,283$31,425
Books and Supplies$600$600$600
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$12,930$12,418$11,812
Other Expenses$1,400$1,300$1,300
Off Campus
Room and Board$12,930$12,418$11,812
Other Expenses$1,400$1,300$1,300
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,400$1,300$1,300
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$49,903$47,601$45,137
In-State$49,903$47,601$45,137
Out of State$49,903$47,601$45,137
Off Campus
In-District$49,903$47,601$45,137
In-State$49,903$47,601$45,137
Out of State$49,903$47,601$45,137
Off Campus with Family
In-District$36,973$35,183$33,325
In-State$36,973$35,183$33,325
Out of State$36,973$35,183$33,325
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--9--
Biology--217-
Toxicology1----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting---25-
Business Administration1-220111-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other1-1--
Finance1--1-
Human Resources-----
International Business2----
Management Information Systems---4-
Marketing1----
Real Estate3----
Taxation1--24-
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects-----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication--8462-
Journalism--5557-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science---3-
 
Education
Education Administration4----
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities---15-
Elementary Education1-1051-
International and Comparative Education---15-
Secondary Education9--88-
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor18--22-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing---17-
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other--178-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other2-1--
European Civilization Studies-----
French Studies--2--
German Studies--3--
Latin American Studies--1111-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies1----
Russian Studies-----
United States Studies--5--
Womens Studies--5--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--3--
German Language and Literature--2--
Language Interpretation and Translation53----
Russian Language and Literature-----
Spanish Language and Literature--3--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies1----
 
History
History--4313-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--163-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution---45-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
International Law and Legal Studies---80-
United States Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence--4350-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-14--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics--1--
Mathematics--11--
Statistics--34-
Statistics, Other-----
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science---6-
Environmental Studies--3--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ethics---10-
Philosophy--195-
 
Physical Sciences
Acoustics--14--
Chemistry--21-
Physics--5--
 
Psychology
Experimental Psychology---3-
Personality Psychology---6-
Psychology--5226-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration---77-
Public Administration and Social Service, Other---37-
Public Policy---57-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--11--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management---11-
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration--32--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--146-
Applied Economics-----
Economics--4522-
Economics, Other1----
International Economics4----
International Relations and Affairs6-331272-
Political Science6-14120-
Political Science and Government, Other15----
Social Sciences--38--
Social Sciences, Other1----
Sociology--1110-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History--107-
Arts Management4--13-
Cinematography and Film--4613-
Dance---1-
Dance, Other-----
Drama--5--
Film Studies---31-
Fine Studio Arts--49-
Graphic Design--13--
Intermedia, Multimedia-----
Music--7--
Music History, Literature, and Theory--8--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 12,241
    • Undergraduate: 6,648 Graduate: 5,593
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,825 Female: 7,416
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,627 Female: 4,021
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 2,198 Female: 3,395
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,447 Part-Time: 2,794
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,404 Part-Time: 244
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,043 Part-Time: 2,550
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9888%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown2,13717%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181461%
Ages 18-193,15726%
Ages 20-212,80023%
Ages 22-242,34219%
Ages 25-292,36119%
Ages 30-347276%
Ages 35-393183%
Ages 40-492612%
Ages 50-651231%
Age Over 6540.03%
Age Unknown20.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,2292,0951,134
Faculty Status1,239690549
Tenured Faculty314314-
Graduate Assistants405-405
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,195646549
Primarily Instruction1,175626549
Primarily Research99-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial202202-
Other Professionals7107055
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,122542580
Clerical And Secretarial764235529
Skilled Crafts75723
Service and/or Maintenance71692
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$92,404 (637)$99,961 (339)$83,808 (298)
Professor$144,701 (143)$144,281 (107)$145,946 (36)
Associate Professor$96,449 (150)$99,591 (70)$93,700 (80)
Assistant Professor$67,124 (228)$67,925 (104)$66,453 (124)
Instructor$50,913 (55)$52,356 (26)$49,620 (29)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$92,404 (637)$99,961 (339)$83,808 (298)
Professor$144,701 (143)$144,281 (107)$145,946 (36)
Associate Professor$96,449 (150)$99,591 (70)$93,700 (80)
Assistant Professor$67,124 (228)$67,925 (104)$66,453 (124)
Instructor$50,913 (55)$52,356 (26)$49,620 (29)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,709,663$1,657,408$2,052,255
Ratio (%)100%45%55%
 
Participants
All Athletes258115143
Unduplicated Athletes256115141
Basketball281612
All Track Combined452718
Field Hockey23-23
Lacrosse27-27
Soccer603228
Swimming and Diving381622
Volleyball13-13
Wrestling2424-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$110,249$76,245
Assistant Coaches-$28,461$22,076
 
Coaches
All Coaches532330
Basketball1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
All Track Combined1477
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1266
Field Hockey4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Swimming and Diving844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students77%
 
By Gender
Male79%
Female77%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien89%
American Indian67%
Black75%
Asian82%
Hispanic71%
White77%
Unknown78%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less71%
5 Years76%
6 Years77%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related21
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary1811
Arson21
On Campus
Forcible Rape-2
Robbery-6
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary4319
Vehicle Theft11
Arson21
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