American University
Washington, DC
Private (Nonprofit)
Acceptance Rate
62.0%
Average SAT
1381
Average ACT
31
Annual In-State Tuition
$58,771
Annual Out-of-State Tuition
$58,771
Student Body Size
7,266
First Year Retention Rate
88.2%
Graduation Rate
77.0%
Median Earnings Post-Graduation
$77,370
Campus Security Score
93
Climate
⛅ 209
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.