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- American University
ACT
26/30
SAT
1180/1350
Estimated Cost
$64,234
Financial Aid
$41,279
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About American University
The American University (AU or American) is a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States; its main campus is located near Ward Circle in the northwest portion of the District of Columbia. In the late 18th century, George Washington had written about wanting a "national university" to be established in the nation's capital, but it took almost a century for that dream to be established. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on February 24, 1893, as "The American University", when the bill was approved by President Benjamin Harrison.
Location
Located in Washington, District of Columbia.
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016-8001, District of Columbia
American University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#67 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in District of columbia
#3 of 22
2024 Top Religious Colleges in District of columbia
#2 of 7
Most Popular Majors
Out of 24 majors categories at American University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from American University within four or six years.