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american
uNIVERSITY
washington, D.C.
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.
At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.
- American University, Washington, DC
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & Research
- Established 1893
- 14,000 Total Enrolment
- Over 1,500 international students from 85 different countries
- January, August 2021
departments of study
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Kogod School of Business
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of International Service
- School of Professional & Extended Studies
- School of Public Affairs
- Washington College of Law
Awards & Recognition
- #76 Best National UniversityU.S. News and World Report 2020
- #51 Best College Value (Private)Kiplinger 2018 Best College Value
- A top producer of Fulbright scholarsNo 12 in 2017
- 91% of undergraduates held an internshipGraduation Census 2018
- #2 Most Peace Corps VolunteersMedium-sized schools in 2019
- 1st University in the U.S. to be Carbon NeutralAchieved in 2018
University highlights
- 93% of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field.
- 700 adjunct faculty include policy makers, diplomats, journalists, artists, writers, scientists, and business leaders.
- 11:1 Student-Faculty Ratio (AY 2019-20).
- 24 Average Undergraduate Class Size (AY 2019-20).
- 17 Average Graduate Class Size (Excludes Law) (AY 2019-20).
- 250 Student Organisations.
other attributes
- AU offers 79 bachelor's degrees, 98 master's degrees, 11 doctoral degrees, JD, LLM, SJD, MLS, certificates, and associate degrees.
- Preprofessional advising programs in law and medicine.
- Courses run on a 15-week semester basis in fall and spring, with shorter summer-term classes.
- AU offers study-abroad programs and alternative breaks.
- 91 percent of our undergraduates participate in at least one internship.
Location & campus
- Nestled in a residential district of Washington, DC.
- 90-acre campus gives you the advantages of a traditional college setting combined with unparalleled access to the energy, culture, and opportunities of our nation's capital.
- Relax with your friends on our beautiful grounds (a designated arboretum) one moment; take an impromptu trip to the National Mall the next.
- Through services including on-campus housing, residential programs, involvement opportunities, and off-campus resources, our goal is to allow students to focus on their education in and out of the classroom.
- Students have access to over 30 on-campus and off-campus eateries.
- The stunning sights of our city are never far from view.
- Whether you're learning in our century-old structures and state-of-the-art facilities, experiencing the arts in our museums and theatres, or venturing out into the city, American University offers endless opportunities.
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