American University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8001
Quick Facts
7,593
Total Enrollment
47%
Acceptance Rate
78%
Graduation Rate
$61,328
Median Earnings (6yr)
$56,543
In-State Tuition
$41,945
Avg Net Price
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1392
Avg SAT Score
About American University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW |
| City | Washington, DC |
| ZIP Code | 20016-8001 |
| County | District of Columbia |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Silvia M. Burwell (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 7,593 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black | 7.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 1.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 3.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 670 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 670 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$56,543
In-State Tuition
$56,543
Out-of-State Tuition
$71,549
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,945
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 13% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 35% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 13% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,750 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 79% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $21,176 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $18,630 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $23,477 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $34,587 |
| $110,001+ | $53,257 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$61,328
6 Years After
$70,443
8 Years After
$77,370
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $40,237 | 75th percentile: $80,780
Earnings by Family Income Background
$61,131
Low Income
$60,072
Middle Income
$61,944
High Income
Student Outcomes
86%
Full-Time Retention
57%
Part-Time Retention
78%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$13,264
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$17,225
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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