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American University: Admissions 2024, Fees, Acceptance Rate & Rankings

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  • Estd. 1893
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American University Highlights 2024

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Year of establishment1893
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Also Known AsAU
Accepted Exams
TOEFLIELTS+3 More
Total International Students1530
Size of Campus in acres90
Male/Female Ratio1.69
UG/PG Course Ratio1.37
Faculty/Student Ratio12
Endowments ValueUS Dollar 576 million
No.of Campuses1
Accommodation expenses13848 USD
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On Highlights

Q:   What is American University known for?

A: 

American University is internationally known for the following:

  • It is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, with internationally-renowned faculty. 
  • Currently, American University has more than 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students that have enrolled internationally. 
  • American University welcomes international students from more than 50 states and 124 countries in the world. 
  • According to the US News Best National University Ranking 2022-23, American University has a ranking of #72. 

Q:   Where is American University located?

A: 

American University campus is located in the residential district of Washington, DC and has a coverage of 90 acres. 

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Entry Criteria

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CoursesExams
MS(14 Courses)
IELTS: 7.0 & Above
PTE: 68.0 & Above
TOEFL: 100.0 & Above
MIM(10 Courses)
IELTS: 7.0 & Above
TOEFL: 100.0 & Above
PTE: 68.0 & Above
MBA/PGDM(1 Courses)
GMAT: Accepted
GRE: Accepted
IELTS: 7.0 & Above
M.A.(28 Courses)
IELTS: 7.0 & Above
PTE: 68.0 & Above
TOEFL: 100.0 & Above
B.A.(32 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5 & Above
PTE: 53.0-60.0
SAT: Accepted
B.Sc.(13 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5 & Above
PTE: 53.0-60.0
SAT: Accepted
B.E. / B.Tech(5 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5 & Above
PTE: 53.0-60.0
TOEFL: 80.0-85.0
BBA(7 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5 & Above
PTE: 53.0-60.0
TOEFL: 80.0 & Above
LL.M.(3 Courses)
IELTS: 7.0 & Above
PTE: 68.0 & Above
MFA(4 Courses)
IELTS: 7.0 & Above
PTE: 68.0 & Above
GRE: Accepted

American University Tuition Fees, Duration & Eligibility 2024

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CoursesDuration1st Year Tuition Fees
MS(14 courses)
1 year-2 years
INR 21.9 L - 52.7 L
MIM(10 courses)
11 months-2 years
INR 23.2 L - 47.9 L
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
21 months
INR 44.7 L
M.A.(28 courses)
1 year-30 months
INR 22.3 L - 51.2 L
B.A.(32 courses)
4 years
INR 40.8 L - 44.1 L
B.Sc.(13 courses)
4 years
INR 40.8 L - 44.1 L
B.E. / B.Tech(5 courses)
4 years
INR 41.1 L - 44.1 L
BBA(7 courses)
4 years
INR 40.3 L - 44.1 L
LL.M.(3 courses)
1 year-2 years
INR 25.6 L - 49.7 L
MFA(4 courses)
2-3 years
INR 27.9 L
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Commonly asked questions

On Fees and Eligibility

Q:   What is MBA fees in American University for international students?

A: 

American University is one of the best choice to study MBA programme as it offers quality education at an affordable tuition fees. The American University MBA fees is INR 44,71,033 for the first-year for international students. Below we have mentioned the complete first-year MBA fees in American University including other expenses:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 44,71,033

Insurance

INR 1,64,581

Transportation

INR 1,43,728

Graduate Activity Fee

INR 4,985

Technology fee

INR 19,939

Sport Center Fee

INR 10,800

Personal Expenses

INR 1,20,466

Books and Supplies

INR 91,388

Metro U-Pass Fee

INR 22,598

Global Experience Project Fee

INR 2,32,624

Total

INR 52,82,142

Also read: Top 10 MBA Colleges in the US

Q:   What is the housing fees at American University?

A: 

The housing rates for Hughes, Leonard, McDowell, Roper Halls of American University depends upon the type of occupancy chosen by the candidate, the rates are as follows:

  • Single occupancy: USD 6,650
  • Double occupancy: USD 5,200
  • Triple occupancy: USD 3,800

Q:   What is the requirements for admission at American University?

A: 

Admission applications require the following set of documents at American University:

American University Scholarships 2024

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On Scholarships

Q:   Does American University offer scholarships to international students?

A: 

International students at American University can apply for and receive awards for merit and scholarships from the university and more organisations to help them in financing their studies. Some of the scholarships and awards offered to international students are given as follows:

  • Merit Awards for International First-Year Students
  • Graduate Students Merit Awards
  • International Scholarships
  • Fellowship and Stipend

Q:   What is the deadline to apply for international scholarships at American University?

A: 

The application deadline for Tuition Exchange scholarships at American University are given as follows:

  • Early Decision 1 freshman applicants: Nov 15

  • Early Decision 2 freshman applicants: Jan 15

  • Regular Decision freshman applicants: Jan 15

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American University Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :USD 55 - 100
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNeeded for few courses
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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Intake seasonDeadline
Fall15ᵗʰ Mar 2024
Spring1ˢᵗ Oct 2023
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Commonly asked questions

On Admissions

Q:   How can I get admission in an American university after completing class 11th or 12th to pursue UG?

A: 
To get admissions in US universities after 12th studies for Bachelors, you need to fill up the forms which would be out in possibility of March till the end of mid April to fill those forms prepare hard from the online mock test and other things and if you're qualified for exams, you will be eligible to get admission there and you can pursue a Bachelors study from there. Thank you, good luck.

Q:   How can I get admission in an American university to pursue MBA after completing UG?

A: 
Here is a roadmap to help you: 1. Prepare for GMAT and get an amazing score. 2. Do internship and work. 3. Do some research and self-development projects. Build something good and useful. 4. Shortlist the colleges you wish to apply to and go to their websites to learn more about their requirements. 5. Get recommendations from your workplace. Recommendations from superiors in the workplace are very valuable. Recommendations from teachers are not so valuable if you're going for MBA. 6. Check out the essay topics for your target colleges and start thinking what you are going to write.

Q:   What are the admission deadlines for American University?

A: 

The application deadlines for First-Year Students at American University for Fall intake are given as follows:

EventDate 
Early DecisionNov 15
Early Decision IIJan 15
Regular DecisionJan 15

To know more about admissions, click here

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American University Placements

Top Recruiters

E&Y
Capital One
3M
Deloitte
Amazon
Merrill Lynch
Astra ZenecaLtd
World Bank
KPMG
pwc
Raytheon
Fannie Mae
DeloitteConsulting
booz allen hamilton
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On Placements

Q:   Does American University offer placements to international students?

A: 

American University has a Career Centre which helps in experiential education and focuses on building connections between students and the employers. The internship programme at the university offers the following:

  • It is a unique learning experience for aspiring professionals. 
  • It offers challenging assignments which will result in beneficial outcomes for the organisation and work samples or valuable experience for the interns
  • It helps in creating a positive environment during which the interns will test their classroom theories. 
  • Students will earn both academic credit as well as compensation for their internships. 
  • It also offers virtual and micro internships to students. 

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Accommodation & Meals

On-Campus Accommodation
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American University Rankings 2024

C++
Overall University Grade
by Shiksha
Business Economics
C
#401-500
Business Analytics
C
#45
Politics
C
#51-100
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On Rankings

Q:   What is the ranking of American University in the world?

A: 

According to the QS World Rankings 2024, American University has a ranking between #751-800. The comparative US News Global Rankings of American University and George Washington University are given as follows:

YearAmerican UniversityGeorge Washington University 
2019692255
2020692255
2021699258
2022653247
2023590271

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Q:   What are the Business course rankings at American University?

A: 

The Business and Management course rankings at American University are given as follows:

YearQS- Masters in Business AnalyticsUS News - UG Business
20194487
20204390
20214197
20224084
20234586

To check more rankings, click here

Q:   Which is better; American University or Florida International University?

A: 

The comparative US News and World Report Rankings of American University and Florida International University are given as follows:

YearAmerican UniversityFlorida International University
2019692417
2020692417
2021699419
2022653461
2023590468

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Studying in USA

Average Accommodation Expense

INR 6.7 L (based on 146 colleges)

Average Meals Expense

INR 3.9 L (based on 116 colleges)

Part Time Work
Permitted

International students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week during an academic term.

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Post Study Work Permit
Permitted

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year work and stay-back permit given to international students o... Read more about post study work permit

Cost of Visa Application
USD 185 = INR 15,369.8
Visa Application Process
Simple

You will need an F1 visa if your course of study is a full-time degree.

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Hot Job Sectors

IT, Tech, Energy, Healthcare, E-commerce and Business services are some of the popular job sectors in the U... Read more about hot job sectors

Economy Growth Rate

According to the BEA (Bureau of Economic Affairs), the Real GDP of USA was 2.1% in 2022.

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American University FAQs

Q:   Which are the popular American University courses?

A: 

We have mentioned below the complete list of American University courses for international students:

Courses

MS (14 courses)

MFA (10 courses)

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

Others (26 courses)

B.A. (31 courses)

B.Sc. (12 courses)

LL.B. PG (3 courses)

MS1 / B.Tech (5 courses)

BBA (7 courses)

LL.M. (3 courses)

Others UG (3 courses)

MFA (4 courses)

B.J.M.C. (4 courses)

LL.B. (1 course)

MPA (1 course)

Q:   What is American University fees for international students?

A: 

We have below the American University fees for international students:

Courses

Duration

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS(14 courses)

1 year-2 years

INR 21.9 L - 52.7 L

MIM(10 courses)

11 months-2 years

INR 23.2 L - 47.9 L

MBA/PGDM(1 course)

21 months

INR 44.7 L

M.A.(26 courses)

1 year-30 months

INR 22.3 L - 51.2 L

B.A.(31 courses)

4 years

INR 44.1 L

B.Sc.(12 courses)

4 years

INR 40.8 L - 44.1 L

Others PG(3 courses)

1 year-2 years

INR 25.6 L - 46.5 L

B.E. / B.Tech(5 courses)

4 years

INR 41.1 L - 44.1 L

BBA(7 courses)

4 years

INR 40.3 L - 44.1 L

LL.M.(3 courses)

1 year-2 years

INR 25.6 L - 49.7 L

Others UG(3 courses)

4 years

INR 40.8 L - 44.1 L

MFA(4 courses)

2-3 years

INR 27.9 L

B.J.M.C.(4 courses)

4 years

INR 44.1 L

LL.B.(1 course)

4 years

INR 44.1 L

MPA(1 course)

2 years

INR 30.2 L

Q:   What is MBA fees in American University for international students?

A: 

American University is one of the best choice to study MBA programme as it offers quality education at an affordable tuition fees. The American University MBA fees is INR 44,71,033 for the first-year for international students. Below we have mentioned the complete first-year MBA fees in American University including other expenses:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 44,71,033

Insurance

INR 1,64,581

Transportation

INR 1,43,728

Graduate Activity Fee

INR 4,985

Technology fee

INR 19,939

Sport Center Fee

INR 10,800

Personal Expenses

INR 1,20,466

Books and Supplies

INR 91,388

Metro U-Pass Fee

INR 22,598

Global Experience Project Fee

INR 2,32,624

Total

INR 52,82,142

Also read: Top 10 MBA Colleges in the US

Q:   What is International American University world ranking?

A: 

There is an decrease in the International American University world ranking in 2024. According to QS World University ranking 2024, the American University world ranking is 751-800, which is decline from 701-750 in 2023.

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Updated on Sep 4, 2023

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