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American University or AU is a private United Methodist affiliated university in Washington, D.C., U.S. The university is a member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. It allows students to enroll in courses offered by other member institutions and students at other member institutions to enroll in courses at AU.
AU is ranked 83rd among "national universities" by US News & World Report's college and university rankings guide. It is also hailed as one of the 270 universities that house a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest honor society.
American University comprises six divisions, referred to as colleges or schools, which house its academic programs. They are:
The sports teams of AU are known as the ‘Eagles.’
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at American University. The most common major fields study at the school include media, law, and liberal arts.
American University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 590 to 690 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 580 and 670. American University attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at American University are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 11,449 students (9,757 full-time equivalent).
Most students at American University attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at American University belong to the Patriot League for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
General Phone: (202) 885-1000
http://WWW.AMERICAN.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,287 | international relations, political science, economics, history, peace and conflict resolution, language translation, social services, English language and literature, ... |
| Law | 679 | law, international law, US law |
| Business And Management | 414 | business management, taxation, MIS, accounting, human resources |
| Media | 301 | communication studies, journalism, animation and special effects |
| Education And Teaching | 194 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, secondary teaching, education of learning disabled, comparative education, education, educational administration |
| Family And Social Work | 162 | public administration, social service professions, public policy analysis |
| Therapy And Counseling | 100 | psychology, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, personality psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 88 | cinematography, film studies, multimedia, printmaking |
| Science | 58 | biology, chemistry, acoustics, physics, biochemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 33 | art history and criticism, painting, fine arts, sculpture |
| Religion And Philosophy | 32 | philosophy, ethics, general philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 22 | arts management |
| Mathematics | 21 | statistics, mathematics, statistics courses, applied mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science, information science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama, dance, dance courses |
| Design | 8 | graphic design |
| Music | 5 | music, music history and theory |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for American University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,428 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 1,409 | 54 |
| First-professional degree | 486 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 73 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 59 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 48 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, American University had a total enrollment of 11,449 students (9,757 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
American University offers campus housing for 3,460 of its 9,757 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,847 | 8,436 | 53% | 1,286 | 15% |
| Men | 6,009 | 2,894 | 48% | 447 | 15% |
| Women | 9,838 | 5,542 | 56% | 839 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,425 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,425 |
| Room and board | $ 11,812 |
| Room charge | $ 7,792 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
American University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 143400)
American University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 158 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 52 | 64 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 106 | 105 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 101 | $135,997 | 31 | $136,392 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $93,380 | 61 | $84,215 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 97 | $67,660 | 113 | $68,103 |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $46,691 | 24 | $45,335 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $77,259 | 25 | $82,833 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 314 | $93,844 | 254 | $79,605 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 84 | 156 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Track | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 66 | 111 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
International and Comparative Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LAW
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
French Studies
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
SCIENCE
Acoustics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Experimental Psychology
Personality Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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