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American University

Washington, DC, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#601
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#587
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#590
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
62%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About American University

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Washington, DC, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
62.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$58,771/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
7,266
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
10:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1381
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
660 - 740
SAT Math (25th-75th)
620 - 720
ACT (midpoint)
31
ACT (25th-75th)
29 - 32

Outcomes

Freshman retention
88%
Graduation rate (6yr)
77%
Median earnings (10yr)
$77,370

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Religious affiliation
Evangelical
Endowment
$1032M
Avg net price (after aid)
$41,943/yr

Rankings

US News
#590
QS World
#587
Times Higher Ed
#601

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