American University
Washington, DCPrivate nonprofitRank 1514 of 1,732Traditional rank 991 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,176 |
| $30–48k | $18,630 |
| $48–75k | $23,477 |
| $75–110k | $34,587 |
| $110k+ | $53,257 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $53,889 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $56,543 |
| Change | $2,654 (+4.9%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $17,012 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +16.7% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 78% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 86% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 15% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 42% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,111 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$5,278 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $35,367 | −$619 |
| The Catholic University of America | $38,232 | $6,735 |
| Gallaudet University | $24,446 | $17,735 |
| Trinity Washington University | $21,814 | $4,488 |
| Howard University | $21,422 | −$2,913 |
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