Private nonprofit

American University

62.0%Acceptance rate

1381Avg SAT

$41,943Net price / yr

77%Graduation rate

Key facts

LocationWashington, DC 20016-8001

TypePrivate nonprofit

Undergraduate enrollment7,266

Tuition (in-state)$58,771

Tuition (out-of-state)$58,771

Total cost of attendance$76,058

Median debt at graduation$19,500

Faculty ratio10:1

Retention rate87%

4-year graduation rate77%

Students receiving Pell Grants14%

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)$77,370

Business11.4%

Health3.0%

Computer Science1.8%

Biology3.2%

Psychology3.9%

Social Sciences33.7%

Visual Arts5.9%

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Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures are estimates for planning purposes.