What is the American University acceptance rate for 2026?

CollegesRef lists a published admit rate of 64% for American University, sourced from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard reporting.

How much is American University tuition?

Out-of-state tuition is listed at $55,870 before aid on CollegesRef. See the financial tab for net price and NPC calculator links.

What is the graduation rate at American University?

The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 79% for American University.

What colleges are similar to American University?

Use CollegesRef's "Colleges like American University" page for explainable similarity scores and admissions overlap.

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American University — Rankings

Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

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

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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American University — CollegesRef college guide

Students researching American University acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for American University. Location: Washington, DC. American University: acceptance rate 64%, tuition $55,870, grad rate 79%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.

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