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American University
#14 in Best Christian Colleges in America
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  • 4 Year
  • Washington, DC
  • 2,299 reviews
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    American University Admissions

    American admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 29%. Students that get into American have an average SAT score between 1180-1350 or an average ACT score of 26-30. The regular admissions application deadline for American is January 10. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the American early decision deadline is November 10.

    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    29%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Total Applicants
    18,699
    SAT Range
    1180-1350
    SAT Reading
    610-690
    SAT Math
    570-660
    Students Submitting SAT
    49%
    ACT Range
    26-30
    ACT English
    26-33
    ACT Math
    24-28
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    39%

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    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 10
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 10
    Early Action Deadline
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    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    american.edu/admissions/apply
    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
    67%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.61 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.61 responses
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