Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001434
- Phone: (877) 967-5464
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
36.08%FINANCIAL AID RATE
76%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
44FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,636Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
American University
320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE
American University is a nonprofit private institution located in Washington, District Of Columbia and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at AU exceeds 13,000 per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Social Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to AU are between 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1750 - 2050 for the SAT exam. 42% of those students that apply are accepted to American University, of which 20% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at american.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $42,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $10,000 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at American University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)
To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.american.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates American University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
American University has a total student population of about 14,000. The student body is made up of 58% undergraduate students and 12% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $49,000-$59,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,600-$2,000 per unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 76% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 64% | $31,053 |
Receiving Student Loans | 56% | $7,801 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, American University may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
American University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Patriot League)
- Track and Field (Patriot League)
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by American University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Neuroscience (B, D)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biotechnology (M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (M)
- Taxation (M)
- Real Estate (M)
- International Business (C)
Communication Technology
- Audio and Video Production (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B)
- Journalism (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Secondary Education (C, M)
- ESL (C, M)
- Early Childhood Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, D, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (B, C, M)
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (C, D, M)
- Public Policy (C, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B, C, D, M)
- Political Science (B, C, D, M)
- Economics (B, C, D, M)
- Sociology (B, C, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography And Film (M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Art History (B, M)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to American University.
- Georgetown University in Washington, DC (2 miles away)
- Marymount University in Fredericksburg, VA (3 miles away)
- Howard University in Washington, DC (4 miles away)
- Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC (4 miles away)
- Catholic University of America in Washington, DC (5 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001434
- Phone: (877) 967-5464
- School Homepage