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American University

Washington, D.C, USA

The friendliest Campus in the South.

The American University (AU or American) is a private United Methodist-affiliated research university in Washington, D.C., United States; its main campus is located near Ward Circle in the northwest portion of the District of Columbia.

Progressive History

American University has been progressive since its inception. Within the first 28 students, there were five women and one African American student, something that was unheard of at the time. Throughout history, American University has continued to grow and progress alongside American society.

Scholarship Opportunity

American University’s focus is to develop thoughtful, responsible human beings.

Flexibility

American University’s campus, located in a residential district of Washington D.C., was named the #4 most beautiful urban college campus.

Quick Facts

In the late 18th century, George Washington had written about wanting a "national university" to be established in the nation's capital, but it took almost a century for that dream to be established. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on February 24, 1893, as "The American University", when the bill was approved by President Benjamin Harrison.

Degree

Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional

Requirements

Application / High School Transcript, College Transcript, Diploma / Passport / Financial Document / English Test Score / Resume

Established
1833
School Type
Private
Student
13,200
Tuition & Fees
11,910 per semester
Test Score
TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7.0
Accept. Rate / Min. GPA
25.7% / 3.5

Programs and Majors

  • African American and African Diaspora Studies
  • American Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Arab World Studies
  • Arabic Studies
  • Art History
  • Asian Studies
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Technology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business and Entertainment
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Studies
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Science
  • Dance
  • Economics
  • Elementary Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film and Media Arts
  • Foreign Language and Communication Media
  • French Studies
  • German Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Promotion
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Studies
  • Jewish Studies
  • Journalism
  • Justice and Law
  • Language and Area Studies: French/Europe
  • Language and Area Studies: German/Europe
  • Language and Area Studies: Russian/Area Studies
  • Language and Area Studies: Spanish/Latin America
  • Law and Society
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Economics
  • Music
  • Neuroscience
  • Performing Arts: Musical Theatre
  • Performing Arts: Theatre
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Public Relations & Strategic Communication
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian Studies
  • Secondary Education
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Studies
  • Statistics
  • Studio Art
  • Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
  • Agile Project Management
  • Analytics
  • Art History
  • Arts Management
  • Audio Technology
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Creative Writing
  • Development Management
  • Economics
  • Education Policy and Leadership
  • Environmental Science
  • Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs
  • Film and Electronic Media
  • Film and Media Arts
  • Finance
  • Game Design
  • Global Environmental Policy
  • Global Media
  • Health Promotion Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • History
  • Human Resources Analytics and Management
  • Instructional Design and Learning Analytics
  • Intercultural and International Communication
  • International Affairs: Comparative and Regional Studies
  • International Affairs: Global Governance, Politics, and Security
  • International Affairs: International Economic Relations
  • International Affairs: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
  • International Affairs: United States Foreign Policy
  • International Development
  • International Economics
  • International Peace and Conflict Resolution
  • International Relations
  • International Service
  • International Service: International Studies
  • International Training and Education
  • Journalism and Digital Storytelling
  • Journalism and Public Affairs
  • Justice, Law, and Criminology
  • Literature
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement and Evaluation
  • Nutrition Education
  • Organization Development
  • Philosophy
  • Political Communication
  • Political Science
  • Producing For Film and Video
  • Professional Science: Biostatistics
  • Professional Science: Biotechnology
  • Professional Science: Quantitative Analysis
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Administration and Policy
  • Public Administration: Key Executive Leadership
  • Public Anthropology
  • Public Policy