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American University
  • 4 Year
  • WASHINGTON, DC
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American University
#3 in Best Colleges in District of Columbia
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  • 4 Year
  • WASHINGTON, DC
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    Students at American University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 115 responses
    • Passionate.
      33%
    • Wonks
      30%
    • Motivated
      21%
    • Pretentious
      10%
    • Boring Squares
      3%
    • Average
      1%
    • Nerdy
      1%
    Female Undergrads
    63%
    Male Undergrads
    37%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      2%
    • Out-of-State
      93%
    • International
      5%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      0%
    • 18-19
      42%
    • 20-21
      44%
    • 22-24
      13%
    • Over 25
      2%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      15%
    • $30k-$48k
      8%
    • $49k-$75k
      11%
    • $76k-$110k
      13%
    • $110k+
      52%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    60%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in race, ethnicity and cultural background. 135 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in international students. 135 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      7%
    • Asian
      7%
    • Hispanic
      11%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      12%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      3%
    • White
      54%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    How would you describe your personal political beliefs?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Very conservative
      3%
    • Conservative
      7%
    • Moderate
      31%
    • Liberal
      14%
    • Very liberal
      45%
    Poll
    How would you describe the political beliefs of the campus as a whole?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Balanced
      10%
    • Liberal
      17%
    • Very liberal
      72%
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