American University, Costa Rica Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #11890 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1151 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #24 of 54 | In Costa Rica |
| #15 of 40 | In San Jose |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- www.uam.ac.cr
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 60%*
* American University, Costa Rica is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Tuition
The tuition table for American University, Costa Rica gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Cost per credit | Total credits | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | $200 | 120 | $24,000 |
| Master's degree | $250 | 36 | $9,000 |
| Doctorate degree | $300 | 60 | $18,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Bachillerato Universitario | Foreign Languages Education |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Foreign Languages Education |
American University, Costa Rica faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Englsh Language Education | English, Foreign Languages Education |
|---|
General information
| Alternative names | UAM Universidad Americana, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Accreditation | Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Apartado 1901-1002 Barrio Los Yoses, frente a Pollos Kentucky Calle 21 San José Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| City population | 342,000 |