American University - Washington: Courses, Fees, Ranks & Admission Details

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American University

District of Columbia, Washington

USA

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791

QS Rank

590

U.S. News Rank

About

The American University is a private research university that was established in 1893 by an Act of Congress with its campus located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The university has seven constituent schools- the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of International Service, the School of Public Affairs, the School of Communication, the School of Business, the School of Professional & Extended Studies and the Washington College of Law.

Accolades

American University is ranked in the top "#72" in "National Universities" by "US News & World Report Best Colleges" .
The University is ranked in the top "#41" in "Best Colleges for Veterans by "US News & World Report Best Colleges" .
The University is ranked in the top "#36" in "Best Undergraduate Teaching" by "US News & World Report Best Colleges" .

Highlights

Total Students
 13198 
Avg. Earnings After Graduation
 59200 USD (annually)
Graduation Rate
 81.44 % 

International Students

International

13 %

National

87 %

Student Gender Distribution

Male

37.45 %

Female

62.55 %

Student Faculty Ratio

Students

Faculty

Accommodation for Undergrad
 Available (On-Campus) 
Accommodation for Grad
 Available (On-Campus) 

Admission

Acceptance Rate: 35.02%

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Fees

Note: All the costs mentioned below are average costs annually.

Undergraduate

Tuition Fee

$49,070 USD

Cost Of Attendance

$51,470 USD

Scholarship

$24,156 USD

Accommodation

Graduate

Tuition Fee

$30,351 USD

Cost Of Attendance

$32,751 USD

Scholarship

$24,156 USD

Accommodation

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