American University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · 7,266 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$85K
In-state tuition
$62K
Out-of-state tuition
$62K
Graduation rate
75%
Acceptance rate
62%
Median debt
$20K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $79K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1381 |
| ACT composite (median) | 31.0 |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $65K |
| SAT math (median) | 665 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 620 |
| Undergraduate composition | 56% White · 8% Black · 14% Hispanic · 7% Asian |
| Official website | www.american.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $74K | $21K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $64K | $21K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51K | $20K |
| Economics. | $49K | $20K |
| Political Science and Government. | $45K | $20K |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $45K | $21K |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $45K | $20K |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | $45K | $21K |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $44K | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $43K | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $42K | $20K |
| Journalism. | $41K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — DC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $70K | 83% | $19K | $97K |
| Howard University | $39K | 74% | $20K | $70K |
| Georgetown University | $71K | 94% | $13K | $111K |
| The Catholic University of America | $60K | 76% | $20K | $81K |
| Trinity Washington University | $27K | 55% | $15K | $58K |
| Gallaudet University | $22K | 52% | $13K | $49K |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts | $12K | — | — | $47K |
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