Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,080
63.0% Female
37.0% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
2
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.56%
Asian
12.49%
Black or African American
11.14%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
43.11%
White
3.46%
Two or more races
13.15%
Unknown
10.85%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$63
Admissions Office Web Address
www.american.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$32,224
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 891 | 846 | 45 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 883 | 846 | 37 | 0 |
| Tenured | 355 | 354 | 1 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 87 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 441 | 405 | 36 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 265 | 250 | 15 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 176 | 155 | 21 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$32,224
Financial aid office web address
www.american.edu/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$10,910
Typical Board
$6,130
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $32,224 |
| Full time Fees | $1,015 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $2,077 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $61,936 | $1,152 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Yes
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,080
63.0% Female
37.0% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.56%
Asian
12.49%
Black or African American
11.14%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
43.11%
White
3.46%
Two or more races
13.15%
Unknown
10.85%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 9 |
| Asian | 119 | 275 |
| Black Or African American | 264 | 620 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 270 | 519 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 369 | 399 |
| White | 1,177 | 1,875 |
| Two Or More Races | 86 | 159 |
| Unknown | 328 | 603 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
2,199
36.7% Male
63.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
77
31.2% Male
68.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
317
30.3% Male
69.7% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
90
37.8% Male
62.2% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone
202-885-1000
Fax
Email
