American University

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
http://www.american.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1893
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Undergrad Students5,921
Endowment272,000,000
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Application Fee45
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Tuition29,673
Room/Board11,240
Services
Associated FirmsDeloitte and Touche LLP, US Department of Justice, Peace Corps, US Department of State, US Congress, National Institutes of Health, International Center for Research on Women, Teach for America
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsKatzen Arts Center , Watkins Art Gallery, Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theater, Experimental Theater, Kay Spiritual Life, WAMU (media/radio)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsKatzen Arts Center , Watkins Art Gallery, Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theater, Experimental Theater, Kay Spiritual Life, WAMU (media/radio)
Periodical Subs65
# of Books1,002,900
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months78%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities14%
Students in sororities16%
Campus Size84 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing75%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options
Popular Events Kennedy Political Union award-winning speaker series, Founders Day Ball, Campus Beautification Day, Homecoming weekend, Student Union Board (SUB)entertainment events, NCAA basketball and volleyball games
Nearest AirportArlington, VA (8), Herndon , VA (25)
Nearest TrainWashington, D.C. (5)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Georgetown University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations160
# of fraternities11
# of sororities11
Students in fraternities14%
Students in sororities16%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Eagle (twice a week)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Phi Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma, Epsilon Chi Omicron, Golden Key, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Alpha Delta, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Iota Pho Alpha CHapter
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bahai Club, Baptist Student Fellowship, Catholic Student Association, Episcopal Campus Ministries Association, Jewish Student Association, Falun Dafa Club, Korean Bible Study, ReJoyce in Jesus Campus Fellowship, Unitarian Universalist, United Methodist Student Association
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Alliance; Muslim Student Association; Latino and American Student Organization; African, Arab, Asian, Caribbean Student Association, Chinese, Taiwanese, South Asian, Philippine, Persian, and Korean Intercultural Communication Associations, NAACP
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Kennedy Political Union (non-partisan), Habitat for Humanity, Graduate Student Association, Student Confederation, Amnesty International, Symphony Orchestra, Gospel Choir, Circle K, Photography Club, Intramural Sports