American University in Washington: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #442 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #163 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #140 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #3 of 14 | In Washington |
| #1 of 1,018 | For International Law |
| Top100 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 47%
- Undergraduates
- 7,817
- Graduates
- 5,202
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.american.edu
American University in Washington Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
American University in Washington has an acceptance rate of 47% and is among the top 14% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 47% | 52% | 45% |
| Applicants | 17,786 | 5,990 | 11,796 |
| Admissions | 8,427 | 3,096 | 5,331 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,848 | 708 | 1,140 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 3 | 5 |
2,092 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,122 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
479 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1450
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the American University in Washington are 1300-1450 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
298 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the American University in Washington are 29-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6629 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1595 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1299 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 1232 (9%) |
| Asian | 850 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 778 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 620 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American University in Washington is $40,189 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,176 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,630 |
| $48-75K | $23,477 |
| $75-110K | $34,587 |
| $110K+ | $53,257 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,724 | $32,224 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,724 | $32,224 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,724 | $32,224 |
| Fee in-district | $819 | $1,015 |
| Fee in-state | $819 | $1,015 |
| Fee out-of-state | $819 | $1,015 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,246 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,040 |
| Room charge | $10,910 |
| Meal charge | $6,130 |
American University in Washington majors
American University in Washington has granted 1,833 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 2,199 master's across 68 programs, and 394 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at American University in Washington.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 386 | 486 | 7 |
| Law | 317 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 239 | 71 | |
| Public Administration | 220 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 182 | 27 | 2 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 111 | 28 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 121 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 87 | 25 | 4 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 24 | 78 | 5 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 105 | ||
| Homeland Security | 104 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 102 | ||
| Psychology, General | 66 | 17 | |
| Finance, General | 65 | 9 | |
| Journalism | 43 | 28 | |
| Economics, General | 45 | 13 | 9 |
| Management Science | 66 | ||
| History, General | 23 | 27 | 4 |
| Public Health, General | 53 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | 42 | |
| International Law and Legal Studies | 51 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 41 | 9 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 45 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 42 | ||
| Computer Science | 28 | 10 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 38 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 37 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | 21 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | 9 | |
| Ethics | 34 | ||
| Political Communication | 33 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 | 23 | 1 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 32 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | 20 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 25 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 9 | 16 | |
| Anthropology, General | 11 | 13 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | 16 | |
| Sociology, General | 16 | 8 | |
| Creative Writing | 23 | ||
| Legal Studies | 23 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 10 | 12 | |
| Environmental Science | 13 | 8 | |
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law | 20 | ||
| Neuroscience | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 18 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 17 | ||
| General Literature | 12 | 4 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 12 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 11 | ||
| Statistics, General | 5 | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | 9 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | ||
| Project Management | 10 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 7 | 2 | |
| Intellectual Property Law | 9 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 9 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | ||
| International and Comparative Education | 8 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Taxation | 7 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Data Science, General | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 6 | ||
| Real Estate | 6 | ||
| Biotechnology | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | 1 | |
| German Studies | 2 | ||
| International Economics | 2 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Russian Studies | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,833 | 2,199 | 394 |
American University in Washington has a graduation rate of 78%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 78% | 75% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
American University in Washington is a world-class research university with 27,195 scientific papers published and 598,965 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, Economics, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 268 | 1361 |
| 1993 | 250 | 1531 |
| 1994 | 336 | 1654 |
| 1995 | 272 | 2047 |
| 1996 | 253 | 2126 |
| 1997 | 305 | 2396 |
| 1998 | 364 | 2756 |
| 1999 | 335 | 2982 |
| 2000 | 343 | 3587 |
| 2001 | 385 | 4095 |
| 2002 | 436 | 4790 |
| 2003 | 395 | 5592 |
| 2004 | 371 | 5861 |
| 2005 | 505 | 6972 |
| 2006 | 485 | 7632 |
| 2007 | 974 | 8930 |
| 2008 | 580 | 10354 |
| 2009 | 689 | 11751 |
| 2010 | 1120 | 12905 |
| 2011 | 1073 | 14712 |
| 2012 | 903 | 17165 |
| 2013 | 940 | 18640 |
| 2014 | 900 | 21525 |
| 2015 | 936 | 22425 |
| 2016 | 946 | 24720 |
| 2017 | 948 | 28785 |
| 2018 | 1038 | 35704 |
| 2019 | 1228 | 42322 |
| 2020 | 1319 | 47084 |
| 2021 | 1140 | 52386 |
| 2022 | 1056 | 48484 |
| 2023 | 1069 | 52730 |
| 2024 | 809 | 50543 |
American University in Washington alumni
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Goldie Hawn
- Occupations
- singerstage actorfilm directorfilm producertelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Goldie Jeanne Hawn is an American actress. She rose to fame on the NBC sketch comedy program Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968–1970), before going on to receive the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Cactus Flower (1969).
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Cass Elliot
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractorcomposer
- Biography
-
Ellen Naomi Cohen, known professionally as Cass Elliot, was an American singer. She was also known as "Mama Cass", a name she reportedly disliked. Elliot was a member of the singing group the Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, she released five solo albums. Elliot received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance for "Monday, Monday" (1967). In 1998, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her work with the Mamas & the Papas.
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Paul Ryan
- Occupations
- politiciancongressional staff
- Biography
-
Paul Davis Ryan is an American politician who served as the 54th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was the vice presidential nominee in the 2012 election with Mitt Romney, losing to President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
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America Ferrera
- Occupations
- voice actorstage actortelevision directoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
America Georgina Ferrera is an American actress, director and television producer. She has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2007 and 2024, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world and in 2023, she was named in BBC's 100 Women list.
General info
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Motto | Pro Deo et Patria For God and Country |
| Colors | blue, red |
| Academic calendar | May to May (May - August; August-December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,046 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, District of Columbia, 20016-8001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 690,000 |
| Phone | 2028851000 |