American University
Washington, DC · Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above · Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Total enrollment
12,321
Fall 2024
Graduation rate
75%
Students who started in fall 2018, within 150% of normal time
Full-time retention
88%
Fall 2023 to fall 2024
Admit rate
62%
Fall 2024 applicants
Average net price
$39,676
2023-24, after grants
In-state tuition and fees
$58,771
2024-25
Fall enrollment, 2014-2024
Most awards conferred
- International Relations and Affairs: 789
- Law: 378
- Business Administration and Management, General: 270
- Political Science and Government, General: 263
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 170
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