Universities/DC/American University

American University

Washington, DC · Private Nonprofit · 7,266 students

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$77k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

62%Acceptance Rate

75%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)75.5%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)67.6%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate88.2%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students15.6%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1381

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Social Sciences35.6%

Business & Marketing13.4%

Communications7.2%

Psychology3.6%

Health Sciences3.1%

Biological Sciences3.0%

Computer Science1.6%

History1.4%

Mathematics1.4%

Education1.0%

Faculty & Resources

$14k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$19k

Instructional Spend per Student

$1.0B

Total Endowment

American University — Academics

American University has a graduation rate of 75.5%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 88.2%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1381, and the ACT midpoint is 31. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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