Verified College DataA Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activityNCAA Division I

American University

Washington, DC, United States

64% admit rate79% graduationprivate nonprofit

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Institution type

Private nonprofit

Carnegie

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Setting

Large city

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Admit rate (64%)
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Yield estimate (19%)

Applicants

19,650

Admits

12,594

Enrolled

2,365

SAT ERW: 660730

SAT Math: 620710

ACT: 2933

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