This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, closing this banner, or clicking "I Agree", you agree to the use of cookies.
Read our cookies policy and privacy statement for more information.
American University Admission
Washington, District of Columbia•
Acceptance Rate
American University is an institution with an enrollment of 1,785 undergraduate students. Admission is fairly competitive as American University acceptance rate is 29%.
18,699
Applied
1,785
Enrolled
Admission Chance
Find out your chances of getting into American University and compare your SAT/ACT scores with thousands of applicants. Admission data indicates that American University regularly accepts students with SAT’s of 1180 and above and minimum ACT composite scores around 26.
Average Accepted SAT: 1180 - 1350
Average Accepted ACT: 26 - 30
Application Requirements
The requirements for American University admission are outlined below. These requirements apply to all students who are interested in pursuing a degree at American University. The university typically requires a high school diploma, taking SAT/ACT and passing TOEFL for international applicants.
Application Deadlines
| Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | November 15th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 31st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Admission Resources
School website: http://WWW.AMERICAN.EDU
Admissions office website: http://www.american.edu/admissions/
Online Application website: http://www.american.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm
Related Colleges by Admission
George Washington University
Washington, DC •Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PAGeorgetown University
Washington, DC •Catholic University of America
Washington, DCWashington College
Chestertown, MDUniversity of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD •