American University

Private Research University · Located in Washington, DC · VetLink Partner since 2022

Admissions Numbers

9 VetLink applicants matriculated
Early & Regular admissions are test optional
20-33% veterans applied first year*
66-80% veterans applied as transfer*
3.2 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*
(*applicant reported)

How to Apply

Complete application on Common Application

Official transcripts
$75 application fee (waiver available)
Appication materials
Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required)

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Transfer Deadline: May 1
Fall 1st Year Early Decision Deadline: November 15
Regular 1st Year Application Deadline: January 15
Spring Semester 1st Year & Transfer Deadline: October 1

Demographics

14,001 enrolled students

38% Men // 62% Women

10% first-generation college students

Academics

80 Majors & Programs Offered

12:1 student-faculty ratio

23 Average Student Class Size

Top Academic Programs

International Relations & Affairs

General Business Administration & Management

General Political Science & Government

Business Administration & Management

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Financial Aid & Scholarships

$71,704 Cost of Attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
$14,500 per year matching by Yellow Ribbon School - towards the cost of tuition and fees
80% of incoming students receive need-based financial aid through grants and/or loans
$31,916 Average aid award

Veterans Campus Life

Veterans Services Support Network (VSSN) - provides AU's military connected student population with the necessary resources and support to achieve their educational goals.
Veteran's Lounge - provides a space for the AU military community to gather for camaraderie and mutual support toward achieving academic objectives
Military-Connected Club (formerly AU Vets) - official chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA), a coalition of student-veteran groups on college campuses across the globe.

Knowledge in Action

89% of students participated in an internship

70% of undergraduates participated in study abroad at 125 programs 40 countries

AU Entrepreneurship Incubator assists graduate students, undergraduate students and recent alumni in building successful profit or nonprofit/social entrepreneurial ventures

Alumni & Outcomes

79% of students graduate in 6 years

135,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide

57% Working For-Profit

28% Working Non-Profit

14% Working Government

16% Attending Grad School

6% Working & Attending Grad School