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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1392
ACT Score Range
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$41,945
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
57
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (162)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
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10-Year Earnings by Gender
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from DC state average + large city premium