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American University Computer Science Programs

American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, DC. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

American University Rankings

American University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 4	State — District Of Columbia
Overall Quality	#44 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#233 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is American University?

Contact details for American University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone:	2028851000
Website:	www.american.edu/
Admissions:	www.american.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.american.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into American University?

You can apply to American University online at: www.american.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm

American University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for American University

This is what American University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into American University?

American University has an acceptance rate of 62%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

22% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at American University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 660 and 740. Math scores were between 620 and 720.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1280 to 1460. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at American University ranged between 29 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at American University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,004	3,684	61%
Women	11,162	6,950	62%

Can I Afford American University?

The average net price after aid at American University is $41,945. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$57,952
In-State Fees	$819
Out-of-State Tuition	$57,952
Out-of-State Fees	$819
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$58,771
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$58,771

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at American University receive some form of financial aid (1,848 students).

Nearly 51% of students at American University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,548 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,467.

Student Loan Debt

38% of American University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,031 per year.

American University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,080 students enrolled at American University. American University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,593 undergraduate students at American University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of American University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	554
Black or African American	615
Hispanic	1,047
White	4,176
Two or More Races	440
Non-Resident	493

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at American University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	168
Maryland	155
New Jersey	153
Pennsylvania	134
Massachusetts	113

Additionally, approximately 6.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

American University Graduate Student Diversity

5,202 of American University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at American University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of American University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	296
Black or African American	629
Hispanic	634
White	2,169
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	182
Non-Resident	676

Online Learning at American University

American University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,160 undergraduate students at American University took at least one online class — of those, 24 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 662 students took at least one online class and 871 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at American University

The following computer science majors are available at American University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	20	6	—	26
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	—	—	13
Information Science/Studies	—	7	—	7

Academic Programs at American University

American University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

American University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.