American University
Admissions
Interested in attending American University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into American University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into American University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, American accepted 48% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 17,786 people applied and 8,427 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at American University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at American University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into American University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things American considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into American University?
Grades
American is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to American University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. American's Early Decision acceptance rate is 85%, compared to 48% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend American University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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