Fall 2022 Admitted Student Profile
3.70-4.20
GPA Middle 50%
(School reported)1310-1440
SAT Middle 50%
(Critical Reading and Math)30-33
ACT Middle 50%
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- First-Year (Freshman)
- Transfer
- International
- Active Military & Veterans
- International Accelerator Program
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Phone: 202-885-6000
Email: admissions@american.edu
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Admissions Deadlines
Fall Semester
- May 1
- All Transfer Students
- November 15
- Freshman Early Decision
- January 15
- Freshman Early Decision 2
- Freshman Regular Decision
Spring Semester
- October 1
- Freshman Regular Decision
- All Transfer Students
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Explore AU Graduate Programs
Find the graduate program that is right for you.
The Graduate Admissions process at AU is handled by the individual schools:
College of Arts and Sciences
Kogod School of Business
Professional Studies and Executive Education
School of Communication
School of Education
School of International Service
School of Public Affairs
Washington College of Law
Financial Aid Assistance
Check out our listings of opportunities, scholarships, fellowships, stipends, and loans for incoming graduate students. Funding is available at the beginning of your studies or during the course of your graduate education.
Active Military and Veterans
American University thanks you and your family for your service to our country. If you are using VA Education Benefits, served in the Armed Forces, or are a dependent/spouse of a service-member, we would like to extend our appreciation by offering you an application fee waiver when you apply.
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1 Application = 60+ Majors
At American University, we pride ourselves on our academic flexibility. It only takes one application to apply for our six schools and colleges and our more than 60 undergraduate majors. Want to switch majors? Want to double major? Want to take classes across schools and disciplines? No problem, we've got you covered.
American University Student Facts
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Countries RepresentedGet to KNOW AU
7,953
Undergraduate Students150 plus
Student-Run Organizations on Campus23
Average Class SizeTake your education global
70 percent of undergraduate students participated in study abroad
125 programs in 40 countries + 8 SEA Semester
At AU, Affordability Matters
70 percent
of graduates receive need-based or merit-based aidFinancial Aid
Prospective Freshmen
- Nov. 15
- Early Decision I
- Jan. 15
- Early Decision II
- Jan. 15
- Regular Decision
Prospective Transfer
- May 1
- All Transfer
Current Continuing
- May 1
- All Continuing
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Why Enroll in a Graduate Program at AU?
Engaging Classes
Learning opportunities outside the classroom.
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