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American University
Washington, United States · Suburban
PrivateResearchCoed
Acceptance
44.0%
QS World
#500
Tuition/yr
$58,000
Students
14,000
Founded
1893
About
A politically engaged campus in upper-northwest DC where international service, policy, and communication dominate the student body's ambitions. The School of International Service is among the largest IR schools in the world, with internships across the capital.
- University type
- Private (non-profit)
- Acceptance rate
- 44.0%
- Total enrolment
- 14,000
- Student : faculty
- 11:1
- Founded
- 1893
Courses & majors
International StudiesPolitical ScienceBusiness AdministrationJournalismJustice & LawEconomicsPublic Relations & Strategic CommunicationPsychologyFilm & Media ArtsEnvironmental Science
Cost of studying
Tuition / yr
$58,000
Cost of attendance
$80,000
Application fee
$75
Rankings
#500
QS World
#325
Times Higher Ed
#105
National
Scholarships & financial aid
Dedicated international merit awards (Emerging Global Leader covers full tuition for one cohort); otherwise partial merit only.
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