American University
Common Data Set 2022-23
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Acceptance Rate
40.6%
Applications
19,416
Admitted
7,883
Enrolled
1,754
SAT Composite
1290-1420
SAT Math
630-700
SAT Reading
660-730
ACT Composite
29-32
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$77,370
10 yrs after enrollment
75%
6-year completion
$41,943
sticker minus grants
$22,750
federal loans only
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Robin
Last Name:Beads
Title:Associate Director
Office:Institutional Reserch and Assessment
Address Line 1:4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW , Leonard Hall 101-C
Phone:202-885-6156
Email Address:beads@american.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.american.edu/provost/oira/upload/cds_2021-2022_american-university.pdf
City:W ashington D.C. 20016-8059
Name of College/University:American University
Street Address Line 1:4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
CityW ashington
StateD.C.
Zip20,016
Main Phone Number (Area Code)202
Main Phone Number:885-1000
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.american.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):202
Admissions Phone Number:885-6000
Admissions Email Address:admissions@american.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.american.edu/admissions/
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.american.edu/ocl/cdi/
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESAPX
CLEPX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:9,146
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:2,086
Number of wait-listed students admitted:88
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History3
Total academic units23
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language3
Social studies4
History4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80051.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5997.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80028.6
SAT Math: 600-69957.9
SAT Math: 500-59912.4
SAT Math: 400-4991.1
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160036.6
SAT Composite: 1200-139956.6
SAT Composite: 1000-11995.7
SAT Composite: 800-9991.1
ACT Composite: 30-3669.3
ACT Composite: 24-2927.7
ACT Composite: 18-232.6
ACT Composite: 12-170.3
ACT Composite: Total100
Total0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:0.00
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:0
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after4
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:For more information please visit: https://www.american.edu/admissions/transfer/instructions.cfm
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 18 Common Data Set 2021-2022
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
External degree programX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Three 3-year bachelor degree programs are available. Living/Learning Communities with smaller
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:American University Experience: The American University Experience (AUx) is a mandatory full-year AU Core Curriculum course specially designed for students transitioning into their first year of college at AU. Students will complete AUx1 in their first semester and then complete AUx2 in their second semester (https://www.american.edu/provost/undergrad/auexperience/). AU Core Curriculum: The AU Core Curriculum, American University's inquiry-based liberal arts education, challenges students to put their curiosity to use inside and outside of the classroom. The AU Core fosters the agile thinking that prepares students to engage in a complex, constantly changing world. The AU Core begins with a first-year experience and foundational skills, highlights essential habits of mind, then integrates these skills and habits with the student's major, and culminates in a capstone
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)85%
Percent who live off campus or commute14%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)81%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESMinimum17.5
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
9 TABLESInstitutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:57
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$36,974
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$2,107,529
Other (specify):X
Specify:Please visit: https://www.american.edu/admissions/international/first-
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month11
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day15
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):15
Students must reply by (date): Month4
Students must reply by (date): Day1
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H Page 30 Common Data Set 2021-2022 Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11