American University Ranking & Overview 2024

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Acronym	AU
Founded	1893
Motto	Pro Deo et Patria For God and Country
Colours	Blue and red
Mascot	Clawed
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Address	4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington 20016-8001 District of Columbia United States
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following American University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify American University's academic range and degree level offering.

American University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This American University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at American University.

American University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)	35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)
International students	over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)	35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.

Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has American University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

American University's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.

Admission Requirements

Secondary school GPA is required
Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
Secondary school record is required
Completion of college-preparatory program is required
Recommendations are required
Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
Admission test scores are required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

American University (AU) is pleased to have a diverse community with more than 1,350 full-time degree-seeking international students joining annually from around 120 to 130 countries.

For international students interested in undergraduate admiss

Admission Office

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington 20016-8001
(202) 885 6000

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

American University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

American University is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

American University is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.

Religious Affiliation

American University has a Christian-Methodist affiliation (United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org).

Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more

The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification	Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size & Setting	Four-year, large, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile	Majority undergraduate

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, no medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

American University's main library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. For Fiscal year 2022 the library reported 795,299 physical volumes, 51,844 physical media, 907,802 digital/electronic volumes, 252,004 digital/electronic media and 573 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library employs 138 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff including 21 FTE librarians. American University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year (Source IPEDS). The main library has partner collections with the AU's Washington College of Law and with the Wesley Theological Seminary.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the American University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,080 students in the 2021 academic year (Source: IPDES).

Housing types include:

Coed housing
Theme housing
Wellness housing
Living Learning Communities (academic program-based housing)
Entering cohort-based housing
Housing for students with disabilities is handled on an individual basis

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

American University offers a wide range of sport facilities and activities. It is an NCAA Division I School in the Patriot League for intercollegiate sports. The university also hosts a large number of intramural and club sports, including:

Basketball - Men's
Baseball
Climbing
Crew
eSports
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Golf - New 2023
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse - Women's
Rugby - Men's
Rugby - Women's
Sailing
Ski and Snowboard
Soccer - Men's
Soccer - Women's
Swimming
Taekwondo
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee - Men's
Ultimate Frisbee - Womxn's
Volleyball - Men's
Volleyball - Women's
Wrestling
XCTF - Cross Country Track and Field

For more details, please visit the official American University Recreation and Fitness website.

Here is a list of the current facilities available at American University:

Jacobs Fitness Center
Reeves Aquatic Center
Cassell Fitness Center
Congressional Fitness Center
Bender Arena
Greenberg Track and Reeves Athletic Complex
William I Jacobs Recreational Complex
Six unlit outdoor tennis courts
Campus Fitness Trail

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University Services

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Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

American University provides the following financial aids:

Student grants (need-based and not required to be repaid)
Student scholarships (merit-based and need-based, and not required to be repaid)
Tuition waivers

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on American University's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

American University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1928

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

왱왱눈첵 publishes the following list of the most important American University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
American Chemical Society
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Council on Education for Public Health
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize American University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.

Affiliations and Memberships

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National Association of Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
Association of American Law Schools (AALS)
National Athletic Association (NAA)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Structure

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