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American University is a private urban institution in Washington, District of Columbia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1392.
A mid-sized campus of 7.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,370 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $41,945.
Established
1893
Motto
Pro deo et patria
Mascot
Clawed Z. Eagle
Type
Private federally chartered research university
Conference
Patriot League
Division
Division I
47%Acceptance
1392SAT Avg
7,593Students
10:1Student:Faculty
78%Grad Rate
$77,370Earnings 10yr
$41,945Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate47.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1392
Reading & WritingMid: 695
670740
MathMid: 665
630710
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 31
2933
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$56,543
Room & Board$17,012
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$71,549
Average Net Price$41,945
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$21,176
$30–48K$18,630
$48–75K$23,477
$75–110K$34,587
$110K+$53,257
Programs (162)
Student Body
Undergrads
7,593
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%
Race & Ethnicity
White 57%
Black 8%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 7%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate78.5%
Freshman Retention86.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$61,328
8 Years$70,443
10 Years$77,370
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$64,400
Men
$74,000
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Source: Wikipedia