What families actually pay at American University
Washington, DC
Published cost of attendance
$76,058 / year
| Under $30K household income | $23,233 |
| $30–48K household income | $20,444 |
| $48–75K household income | $26,035 |
| $75–110K household income | $30,063 |
| $110K+ household income | $53,673 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
62%
SAT math (25–75)
620–720
4-yr grad rate
75%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$77,370
Undergrads
7,266
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