American University
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Admission rate
44%
Undergrad enrollment
8,500
Test policy
Test Optional
NCAA division
DI
Admitted Student Profile
GPA middle-50%
3.60–3.90
SAT middle-50%
1230–1400
ACT middle-50%
28–32
Middle-50% means the 25th and 75th percentile of admitted students. Your student does not need to be at the top of this range to be competitive, but being below the 25th percentile generally means the school functions as a reach.
Merit Aid & Scholarships
American University offers 3 tracked merit aid scholarships with top awards up to $30,000/year.
Presidential Scholarship
$24,000 – $30,000/year (renewable)
Full tuition; competitive
Dean's Scholarship
$14,000 – $22,000/year (renewable)
Automatic; based on application
AU Merit Award
$6,000 – $14,000/year (renewable)
Automatic merit award
Application Information
Test policy: Test Optional
In-state tuition: $55,440/year
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