American University District of Columbia

Research university in Washington, DC, focused on social sciences with a 47% acceptance rate and strong test scores.

College statistics

Address:
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC
20016
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.american.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$57,952
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$57,952
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$76,092
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$76,092
Room and Board:
$18,140
Total Student Enrollment:
13,019
Acceptance Rate:
47.4%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
740
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
710
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
33
Endowment (End of Year):
$1,032,022,000
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

American University is a private research institution located in Washington, DC, with a primary focus on social sciences. The university classifies as Research 1 with very high research spending and doctorate production, positioning it among the nation's active research universities. Its location in the nation's capital shapes its academic and professional environment.

The university enrolls approximately 13,000 students and charges $57,952 in annual tuition, with a total cost of attendance of $76,092 including room and board. The acceptance rate stands at 47%, and admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 740 on the SAT Reading section, 710 on SAT Math, and 33 on the ACT Composite. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

The university reports a research portfolio supported by an endowment exceeding $1 billion. This school suits students seeking a research-active environment with strong academics in social sciences and professional networks anchored in Washington. For more information, visit www.american.edu/

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