private nonprofitbachelors Scorecard 2024-25

American University

Washington, DC

Admissions Data

Overall Acceptance Rate62.0%

Middle 50% SAT Scores (25th – 75th)1280 – 1460

Middle 50% ACT Composite (25th – 75th)29 – 32

Average annual cost paid by federal aid recipients across tuition, fees, room, and board, minus all grant and scholarship aid awarded.

$0 – $30,000$23,233/ yr

$30,001 – $48,000$20,444/ yr

$48,001 – $75,000$26,035/ yr

$75,001 – $110,000$30,063/ yr

$110,000+$53,673/ yr

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