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
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