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$58,771
per year
In-State Tuition
41%
Acceptance Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
American University is an educational institution in Washington, DC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Conditions American University places on CLEP credit
AP, IB, CLEP and other approved exams share a 30-credit maximum. Exams must be taken before AU matriculation; scores must arrive by the end of the second enrolled term and cannot be more than six years old. Faculty review determines major, minor or elective credit. Exam credit does not satisfy AU Core requirements. Ask your advisor for the current exam equivalency.
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$23,233
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$77,370
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,750
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions American University places on CLEP credit
AP, IB, CLEP and other approved exams share a 30-credit maximum. Exams must be taken before AU matriculation; scores must arrive by the end of the second enrolled term and cannot be more than six years old. Faculty review determines major, minor or elective credit. Exam credit does not satisfy AU Core requirements. Ask your advisor for the current exam equivalency.
Exam-level breakdown not yet available. Visit the official credit policy page for the full list of accepted exams.
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