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American University
#14 in Best Christian Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Washington, DC
  • 2,315 reviews
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    American University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    79%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    90%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    0%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $4,628
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      52%
    • 20-39
      43%
    • 40-99
      4%
    • 100+
      1%
    Most Popular Majors
    • International Relations
      433 Graduates
    • Business
      249 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      174 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      105 Graduates
    • Economics
      88 Graduates
    • Psychology
      71 Graduates
    • Public Health
      71 Graduates
    • Communications
      61 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      61 Graduates
    • Film 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
    11:1
    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
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      6%
    • Asian American
      8%
    • Hispanic
      6%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      3%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      77%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.140 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.140 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.140 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.140 responses
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