American University Online

Highlights

92% of graduates report that they are working, in graduate school, or both.
The campus is carbon neutral, amounting to 10,000 vehicles off the road.
Top employers for American University graduates include the U.S. Army, the Peace Corps, and Teach for America.
American University notable alumni include Goldie Hawn, Star Jones, and Paul Ryan.

Overview

Founded in 1893, American University is the first university to reach carbon neutrality, as 100% of the university's electricity comes from renewable sources. With an urban campus in the heart of Washington, D.C., this research university offers a growing amount of flexible online programs to meet the demands of busy students. Using the online learning platform Blackboard, American University offers nearly 20 online programs to graduate students and more than 100 online courses.

American University Tuition, Accreditation, and Admissions Info

Tuition

Undergraduates: $23,820 for full-time with 18 credit hours
Graduates: $1,708 per credit hour
Professional MBA students: $1,563 per credit hour
Law students: $27,786 for full-time with 17 credit hours

Accreditation and Approvals

American University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Admissions

Undergraduate applicants at American University must submit an application, their SAT or ACT scores, letters of recommendation from a teacher and school guidance counselor, a $70 application fee, and send a mid-year report from their high school counselor. Prospective freshman must also satisfy all prerequisite coursework before admission.

Graduate applicants have different application requirements for each school and program within the university. Schools within the university include the American University Washington College of Law, College of Arts and Sciences, the Kogod School of Business, the School of Communication, the School of International Service, the School of Professional and Extended Studies, and the School of Public Affairs.

Other Statistics

Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1
Percentage of students receiving scholarships or financial aid: 80%
Date founded: 1893

School Profile

Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 90%
Required Standardized Test(s): SAT or ACT for undergraduates and GRE for graduate students
Public/Private: Private co educational research university
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Graduation Rate: 81.7%
Athletics: NCAA Division I
Mascot: Eagles
Colors: Red and blue
Address: 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone Number: (202) 885-1000
Social Media: Facebook; Twitter; Instagram

Online Degrees Offered

American University offers:

18 online master's programs
One online undergraduate certificate program
Six online graduate certificate programs

American University Rankings on TBS

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