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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
American University
Washington, DC
3.6Very Good
47%
Moderately Selective
79%
Graduation
About American University
American University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. With an enrollment of approximately 7,593 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 47% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 79%. Graduates earn a median salary of $77,370 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $41,945 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
47%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
79%
Enrollment
7,593
Total students
Median Earnings
$77,370
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$56,543
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,543
Per year
Average Net Price
$41,945
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1290–1450
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
29 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1290
Median
1365
75th
1450
4001600
SAT Math
25th
630
Median
665
75th
710
200800
ACT Composite
25th
29
Median
31
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$56,543/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$41,945/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$167,780
10-Year Earnings
$773,700
ROI Multiple
4.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at American University
Student Outcomes
79%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$77k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,593
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
