College
American University
- AOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Washington, DC
- 2,241 reviews
American University Academics
Academic Statistics
Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%About the Classes
Most Popular Majors
International Relations and National Security Studies
433 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
249 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
174 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
105 GraduatesEconomics
88 GraduatesPsychology
71 GraduatesPublic Health
71 GraduatesCommunications
61 GraduatesPublic Relations
61 GraduatesFilm and Video Studies
58 Graduates
- 96%
- of students say they attend class.85 responses
About the Professors
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Female Professors
50%
Male Professors
50%
Average Professor Salary
$136,632
Poll
- 42%
- of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.85 responses
What Students Say About Professors
Poll
- 90%
- of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.133 responses
Poll
- 81%
- of students say professors care about their students' success.133 responses
Poll
- 85%
- of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.133 responses
Poll
- 86%
- of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.133 responses