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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.’
American University is in a large city, in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. American University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
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. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 51% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 600 to 690 for students at American University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 580 and 670. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at American University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
American University, in 2005, had 11,279 students (9,587 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school 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
Admissions Phone: (202) 885-6000
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 885-6100
http://WWW.AMERICAN.EDU
American University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,147 | international relations, political science, economics, peace and conflict resolution, social services, history, sociology, English language and literature, ... |
| Law | 750 | law, international law, US law |
| Business And Management | 456 | business management, MIS, taxation |
| Media | 278 | communication studies, journalism, animation and special effects |
| Family And Social Work | 172 | public administration, social service professions, public policy analysis |
| Education And Teaching | 134 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, secondary teaching, education of learning disabled, education, educational administration, education courses, math teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 106 | psychology, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 102 | cinematography, film studies, printmaking |
| Science | 61 | biology, acoustics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 30 | painting, art history and criticism, fine arts, sculpture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer science, information science |
| Art Studies | 24 | arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | philosophy, ethics, general philosophy |
| Design | 21 | graphic design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Mathematics | 15 | statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics courses |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama, dance, dance courses |
| Music | 9 | music, music history and theory |
| Medicine | 5 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for American University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,419 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 1,349 | 52 |
| First-professional degree | 553 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 73 | 21 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 58 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, American University had a total enrollment of 11,279 students (9,587 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| New York | 13% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
American University offers campus housing for 3,931 of its 9,587 (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 | 13,583 | 6,973 | 51% | 1,218 | 17% |
| Men | 5,185 | 2,360 | 46% | 439 | 19% |
| Women | 8,398 | 4,613 | 55% | 779 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (202) 885-6000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,552 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,552 |
| Room and board | $ 11,020 |
| Room charge | $ 6,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,050 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (202) 885-6100
American University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 113 | $116,574 | 38 | $117,528 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $82,825 | 59 | $76,825 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 78 | $61,788 | 106 | $58,730 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $49,000 | 17 | $37,826 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 270 | $89,369 | 220 | $72,123 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 94 | 170 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 52 | 72 | 124 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, 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, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher 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 History (United States)
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 History
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
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
SCIENCE
Acoustics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % 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 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | 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 campus housing 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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