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American University campus

🇺🇸 USA · District of Columbia

American University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
62%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹55,20,477Out-of-state
Students
7,266Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

62% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 27%–97%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 47.38%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 47.4% (8,427/17,786; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

62 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 17,154
Offered a place 10,613
Enrolled 1,662

15.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1280-1460
4001600
ACT composite29-32
136

What a year costs

₹73,03,494 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹55,20,477
  • Housing₹16,89,085
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹73,03,494
After aid (average) ₹39,39,790

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹55,20,477
Out-of-state ₹55,20,477

Average aid awarded: ₹29,98,309 a year.

Outcomes and support

88.2%
Retention
75.5%
Graduation
46%
Get financial aid
97%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 56%
Hispanic 14%
African American 8.2%
Asian 7.4%
Multiracial 5.9%
Unknown 3.2%
Native American 0%
Pacific Islander 0%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision II 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  3. Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  4. Financial aid 15 Feb 2027 In 95 days
  5. Decisions out 1 Apr 2027 In 140 days

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computational Sciencebachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate61.96%
Total Applicants17154
Admitted Applicants10613
Enrolled Applicants1662
Application Fee₹7,045
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2027-01-15
Regular Decision Date2027-01-15
Financial Aid Date2027-02-15
Decision Notification Date2027-04-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1280
SAT Composite 75th %1460
ACT Composite 25th %29
ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹55,20,477
Out-of-State Tuition₹55,20,477
Average Housing Cost₹16,89,085
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹39,39,790
Students Receiving Aid46%
Average Aid Awarded₹29,98,309
Out-of-State Students97%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.22%
Asian7.42%
Hispanic13.96%
White55.99%
Multiracial5.89%
Native American0.04%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International5.26%
Unknown Race3.19%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate75.49%
Retention Rate88.2%
Student/Faculty Ratio10:1
Total Undergraduates7266

Contact

Street Address4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
ZIP Code20016
Phone(202) 885-6000
Websitehttps://www.american.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/