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American University
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  • WASHINGTON, DC
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American University
#3 in Best Colleges in District of Columbia
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    American University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for AU?

    American admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 39%. Students that get into American have an average SAT score between 1220-1390 or an average ACT score of 27-32. 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
    39%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Total Applicants
    20,036
    SAT Range
    1220-1390
    SAT Reading
    630-710
    SAT Math
    590-680
    Students Submitting SAT
    50%
    ACT Range
    27-32
    ACT English
    28-34
    ACT Math
    24-29
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    31%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    american.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm
    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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