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American University

Washington, DC, US · City: Large

Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Private nonprofit
Admission rate
62%
Graduation rate
75%
Average net price
$41,302
Student–faculty
10:1
Undergraduates
7,266
Tuition
$62,242 in-state / $62,242 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$32,224 in-state / $32,224 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$79,369
Test scores
SAT 1,381 · ACT 31
Retention rate
88%
Pell / federal loans
18% Pell · 40% loans
Median debt
$19,500
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$85,458

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$21,176
$30–48k
$18,630
$48–75k
$23,477
$75–110k
$34,587
$110k+
$53,257

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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