American University in Washington: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #455 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #165 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #143 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #3 of 14 | In Washington |
| #1 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top100 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Undergraduates
- 7,917
- Graduates
- 5,968
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 41% and is among the top 10% 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 | 41% | 38% | 42% |
| Applicants | 19,510 | 6,354 | 13,062 |
| Admissions | 7,926 | 2,417 | 5,466 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,754 | 570 | 1,184 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 5 | 2 |
2,507 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,516 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
441 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1290
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the American University in Washington are 1290-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
303 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the American University in Washington are 29-32 (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 | 7072 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1603 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1493 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 1328 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 881 (6%) |
| Asian | 859 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 625 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American University in Washington is $41,369 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 | $25,678 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,059 |
| $48-75K | $30,528 |
| $75-110K | $34,332 |
| $110K+ | $50,571 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,070 | $38,139 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,070 | $38,139 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,070 | $38,139 |
| Fee in-district | $819 | $987 |
| Fee in-state | $819 | $987 |
| Fee out-of-state | $819 | $987 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,214 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,030 |
| Room charge | $10,400 |
| Meal charge | $6,630 |
American University in Washington majors
American University in Washington has granted 1,773 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 1,917 master's across 67 programs, and 388 doctorate degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at American University in Washington.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 379 | 349 | 3 |
| Law | 320 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 206 | 75 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 162 | 19 | 3 |
| Public Administration | 155 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 117 | 13 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 124 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 107 | ||
| Finance, General | 75 | 26 | |
| Management Science | 93 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 24 | 65 | 1 |
| Economics, General | 43 | 31 | 13 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 66 | 16 | 2 |
| Journalism | 54 | 16 | |
| Psychology, General | 50 | 19 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 48 | 20 | |
| Homeland Security | 64 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 63 | ||
| Public Health, General | 62 | ||
| International Law and Legal Studies | 58 | ||
| History, General | 18 | 30 | 6 |
| Information Science & Studies | 51 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 51 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | 30 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 46 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 42 | ||
| Environmental Science | 16 | 18 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 34 | ||
| Political Communication | 34 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 33 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 24 | 5 | |
| Environmental Studies | 11 | 17 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 18 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 10 | 16 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 9 | 17 | |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 24 | ||
| Ethics | 24 | ||
| Neuroscience | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 18 | 5 | |
| Legal Studies | 21 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| General Literature | 16 | 2 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 9 | 5 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | 10 | |
| Graphic Design | 14 | ||
| Statistics, General | 8 | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 13 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 13 | ||
| Creative Writing | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | 2 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 10 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Intellectual Property Law | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Project Management | 8 | ||
| Taxation | 8 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 7 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law | 7 | ||
| International Economics | 7 | ||
| International and Comparative Education | 6 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 5 | ||
| Biotechnology | 4 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 2 | ||
| Real Estate | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Biostatistics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,773 | 1,917 | 388 |
American University in Washington has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 76% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
American University in Washington is a world-class research university with 23,175 scientific papers published and 368,688 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Economics, Business, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 210 | 972 |
| 1992 | 254 | 1084 |
| 1993 | 236 | 1221 |
| 1994 | 307 | 1253 |
| 1995 | 260 | 1456 |
| 1996 | 238 | 1596 |
| 1997 | 278 | 1879 |
| 1998 | 353 | 2156 |
| 1999 | 319 | 2320 |
| 2000 | 321 | 2735 |
| 2001 | 359 | 3153 |
| 2002 | 418 | 3623 |
| 2003 | 361 | 4036 |
| 2004 | 355 | 4543 |
| 2005 | 449 | 5370 |
| 2006 | 442 | 5928 |
| 2007 | 612 | 7106 |
| 2008 | 549 | 8030 |
| 2009 | 648 | 9181 |
| 2010 | 1054 | 10168 |
| 2011 | 963 | 11505 |
| 2012 | 813 | 13394 |
| 2013 | 888 | 14814 |
| 2014 | 812 | 16747 |
| 2015 | 856 | 17046 |
| 2016 | 827 | 17336 |
| 2017 | 803 | 18014 |
| 2018 | 874 | 20606 |
| 2019 | 899 | 23100 |
| 2020 | 1002 | 27223 |
| 2021 | 977 | 30624 |
| 2022 | 839 | 30630 |
| 2023 | 856 | 31584 |
American University in Washington alumni
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Goldie Hawn
- Occupations
- international forum participantmusiciantelevision actormanufacturerdirector
- 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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Paul Ryan
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participantcongressional 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, but they lost to incumbent President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
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Cass Elliot
- Occupations
- television actoractorcomposerstage actorrecord producer
- Biography
-
Ellen Naomi Cohen, known professionally as Cass Elliot, was an American singer. She was also known as "Mama Cass", but she reportedly hated the name. She was a member of the singing group the Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, Elliot released five solo albums. She 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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America Ferrera
- Occupations
- film actortelevision directortelevision actorstage actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
America Georgina Ferrera is an American actress. 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, 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 | 2,957 |
| 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 |