American University
American at a Glance
Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
14,852
Students Enrolled
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending American
$56,543
Avg Tuition
$9,129
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $25,678 to $32,767 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $51,335 |
| 2022 | $51,334 |
| 2023 | $53,889 |
| 2024 | $56,543 |
Popular Academic Programs
- International Relations and Affairs
- International Relations and Affairs
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Public Administration
- Political Science and Government
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Public Policy Analysis
- Homeland Security
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Communication and Media Studies
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Psychology - General Studies
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 2,199 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,997 |
| Doctor's Degree | 394 |
| Post-Bach Certificate | 90 |
American Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
45%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
American University
$56,543
79.0%
45.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,259
69.6%
40.5%
Private
$30,835
56.6%
53.3%
Majority Undergraduate Programs
$31,675
58.6%
50.3%
District of Columbia (DC)
$25,636
56.7%
47.7%
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