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American University
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  • 4 Year
  • WASHINGTON, DC

American University Admissions

What is the acceptance rate for AU?

American admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 64%. Students that get into American have an average SAT score between 1280-1440 or an average ACT score of 29-33. The regular admissions application deadline for American is January 15. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the American early decision deadline is November 15.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
64%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
85%
Total Applicants
19,650
SAT Range
1280-1440
SAT Reading
660-730
SAT Math
620-710
Students Submitting SAT
28%
ACT Range
29-33
ACT English
29-35
ACT Math
26-31
ACT Writing
8-10
Students Submitting ACT
18%

Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 15
Early Decision Deadline
November 15
Early Action Deadline
No data available  
Offers Early Decision
Yes
Offers Early Action
No
Application Fee
$75
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
Yes

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • High School Rank
    Neither required nor recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Required
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • Recommendations
    Required
Poll
66%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 62 responses
Poll
71%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 62 responses

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