Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Very difficult

Overall Admission Rate

32% of 18,984 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Regular Admission Deadline

January 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.65

SAT Math

590-680 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

661 average
630-700 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

29 average
27-31 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$65,569

Tuition and Fees

$49,889

Room and Board

$14,880

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Freshman Award

$35,229

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$35,122

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

818

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 17% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes

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Campus Life

Washington Population

632,323

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Washington, DC

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

 

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Eagle (Clawed)

Sororities

11% of women participate

Fraternities

9% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
7.6% Asian
7.7% Black/African-American
14.3% Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
60.6% White
4.9% Unknown

International Students

12.9% from 123 countries

First-Year Students Returning

87.8%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

75.0%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	3	4
Foreign Language	2	3
Social Studies	2	4
History
Academic Electives	3	4

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Considered if submitted	January 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

City, State, Zip

Washington, DC 20016-8001

Phone

(202) 885-6000

Fax

(202) 885-6014

E-mail

admissions@american.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$70

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 15, January 15

Early Decision Notification

December 31

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 recommended for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest	X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

32% of 18,984 applicants were admitted

Women

33% of 12,231 applicants were admitted

Men

29% of 6,753 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,960 (33%) of 5,986 admitted students enrolled

Women

1,288 (32%) of 4,030 admitted students enrolled

Men

766 (39%) of 1,956 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

81% of 974 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

4,598

Students Accepting Wait List Position

760

Students Admitted From Wait List

188

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.65

3.75 and Above

43%

3.50 - 3.74

23%

3.25 - 3.49

18%

3.00 - 3.24

11%

2.50 - 2.99

5%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

590-680 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

17%

Score of 600 - 700

53%

Score of 500 - 600

29%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

661 average
630-700 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

29%

Score of 600 - 700

59%

Score of 500 - 600

11%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

29 average
27-31 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

43%

Score of 24 - 29

50%

Score of 18 - 23

6%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$65,569

Tuition and Fees

$49,889

Room and Board

$14,880

Books and Supplies

$800

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

Prepayment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

facounselor@american.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Not reported

Application Process

Application Deadline

January 15

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Institutional Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001434	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

1,242 (78.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

761 (71.7%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

753 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

151 (46.3%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Award

$35,229

Need-Based Gift

Received by 706 (94.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $29,188

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 680 (91.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,267

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 180 (25.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

254 (9.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,347

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

4,517 (63.9%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

3,655 (80.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

3,598 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

422 (18.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

71%

Average Award

$33,952

Need-Based Gift

Received by 3,279 (91.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,651

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 3,281 (90.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,940

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 938 (27.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

594 (8.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,410

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

63%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$35,122

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

11.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership, Memberships

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Ethnic Background, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Business/marketing, Communication/journalism

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

818

Part-Time Faculty

699

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

51%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 17% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

1,646,150

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

700

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

 

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Laws, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Public Administration and Policy, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Organizational Development

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Juridical Sciences

Doctoral Programs of Study

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

8,287

Women

5,098 (61.5%)

Men

3,189 (38.5%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

7,952

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
7.6% Asian
7.7% Black/African-American
14.3% Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
60.6% White
4.9% Unknown

International Students.

12.9% from 123 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

6,024

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

87.8%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

75.0%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

79.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

79.2%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported