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American University Graduate Degrees Programs

American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, DC. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

American University Rankings

American University has earned the following rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 17	State — District Of Columbia
Overall Quality	#16 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#74 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is American University?

Get in touch with American University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone:	2028851000
Website:	www.american.edu/
Admissions:	www.american.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.american.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into American University?

You can apply to American University online at: www.american.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm

American University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into American University?

American University maintains an acceptance rate of 62%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford American University?

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American University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,080 students enrolled at American University. American University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

American University Graduate Student Diversity

5,202 of American University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at American University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of American University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	296
Black or African American	629
Hispanic	634
White	2,169
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	182
Non-Resident	676

Online Learning at American University

American University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 662 students took at least one online class and 871 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Academic Programs at American University

American University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.