American University
DC · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 65.6% | 1,545 | 74.8% | 1,380 |
| 2024-2025 | 61.9% | 1,661 | — | 1,370 |
| 2023-2024 | 47.4% | 1,856 | 78.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 40.6% | 1,761 | 79.0% | 1,360 |
| 2021-2022 | 64.1% | 2,372 | 79.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- George Washington University
- Boston University
- Northeastern University
- University of Maryland-College Park
- Fordham University
- Syracuse University
- George Mason University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to American University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Dayton
- Hofstra University
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Chapman University
- Colorado School of Mines
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at American University?
American University admits 65.6% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for American University?
The middle 50% SAT range at American University is 1320–1440, with a median score of 1380. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1320; students at the 75th percentile scored 1440.
What ACT score do I need for American University?
The middle 50% ACT range at American University is 30–33, with a median of 32.
How much does American University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at American University is $62,680. Room and board is approximately $19,814. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at American University?
American University's 6-year graduation rate is 74.8%. The first-year retention rate is 87.3%.
How many students attend American University?
American University enrolls 6,730 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from American University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.