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American University

Washington, Washington DC4-yearPrivate

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

64%

Private school in Washington DC with 8,400 total undergraduate students
Urban
Mid-Atlantic
United Methodist
On campus housing
D1 Basketball
Patriot League
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-1000
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Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
64%
Yield rate - overall
19%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
65%

Men
61%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
19,650

Women: 65%
Men: 35%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$68,484
Out-of-state
$68,484

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters not used
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 28%

ACT: 18%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
2,372
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
4-year graduation rate
75%

6-year graduation rate
79%

Retention rate
88%

Admission policy
Co-ed

International students
12%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 65%
Men: 35%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
8%

Black
8%

Hispanic
14%

Native American
< 1%

Other
10%

White
60%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
12:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

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