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American University

Washington, DC · Private University

American University is a private university in Washington, DC with a 47% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1300–1450, ACT range of 29–33, median graduate earnings of $77,370. The campus experiences 86.7°F avg summer high and 31.1°F avg winter low, 49.5 inches of rain annually, 2.6 inches of snow. Graduates of American University earn a median of $77,370, with typical debt of $22,750 — an average return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
47.4%
SAT Range
13001450
ACT Range
2933
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$56,543
Median Earnings
$77,370
Enrollment
7,593
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
86%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Finance and Financial Management Services.$83,505 / yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$58,299 / yr
Economics.$58,151 / yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.$55,625 / yr
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.$50,026 / yr