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American University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

American University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in the District of Columbia. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

62%

moderately selective

SAT median

1381

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 62/100; Denied 38/100
  • Admitted 62/100
  • Denied 38/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 660-740. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 620-720. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 29-32. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 62%. Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% ► Moderately selective 50%–75% 62% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 56%, Hispanic 14%, Black 8.2%, Asian 7.4%, Two or more 5.9%, Non-resident 5.3%, Unknown 3.2%, Native 0%, Pacific Islander 0%. 56.0% 14.0% White 56.0% Hispanic 14.0% Black 8.2% Asian 7.4% Two or more 5.9% Non-resident 5.3% Unknown 3.2% Native 0.0% Pacific Islander 0.0%

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