Applying to American

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of American University is 47.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.02%. 5,990 men and 11,796 women applied to American and 3,096 men and 5,331 women students were accepted.

Among them, 711 men and 1,145 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at American.

In 2024, 479 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 298 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at American.

The median SAT score is 1,380 with 710 SAT EBRW and 670 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25^th percentile is 670. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 710 and 25^th percentile is 630 .

The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75^th percentile score of 33 and 25^th percentile score of 29 at American. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 33.

The SAT and ACT scores at American University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,311, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,856 first-year students enrolled in American. The proportion of full-time students is 99.57% and part-time students is 0.43%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at American.

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at American. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply American University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $63 for graduate schools of American University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to American.