Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
5,805
61.1% Female
38.9% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
163
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
56
Doctoral Research
11
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
6
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.50%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.75%
Asian
10.53%
Black or African American
8.58%
Hispanic or Latino
0.24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
40.65%
White
1.64%
Two or more races
18.59%
Unknown
13.52%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$68
Admissions Office Web Address
www.american.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$27,468
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
56
Master's (Distance)
6
Doctor's Degree Research
11
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
31
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Anthropology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biotechnology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Development Economics and International Development | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Economics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Economics, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Environmental Science | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Environmental Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Ethics | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Finance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| General Literature | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| History, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Homeland Security | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| International and Comparative Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| International and Intercultural Communication | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| International Economics | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| International Law and Legal Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| International Relations and Affairs | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No No |
| Journalism | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Latin American Studies | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Neuroscience | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Philosophy | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Political Communication | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Political Science and Government, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No No |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Real Estate | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Social Sciences, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Sociology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Statistics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Taxation | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Women's Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 800 | 785 | 15 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 793 | 785 | 8 | 0 |
| Tenured | 330 | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 97 | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 366 | 358 | 8 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 151 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 215 | 207 | 8 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$27,468
Financial aid office web address
www.american.edu/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$9,704
Typical Board
$5,798
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $27,468 |
| Full time Fees | $430 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,526 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $50,122 | $880 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Yes
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
5,805
61.1% Female
38.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.50%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.75%
Asian
10.53%
Black or African American
8.58%
Hispanic or Latino
0.24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
40.65%
White
1.64%
Two or more races
18.59%
Unknown
13.52%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 10 | 19 |
| Asian | 100 | 234 |
| Black Or African American | 190 | 421 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 182 | 316 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 6 | 8 |
| Non-resident Alien | 279 | 506 |
| White | 990 | 1,370 |
| Two Or More Races | 35 | 60 |
| Unknown | 464 | 615 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,600
40.5% Male
59.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
64
45.3% Male
54.7% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
462
41.3% Male
58.7% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
31
19.4% Male
80.6% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone
202-885-1000
Fax
Email
