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American University General Information

American University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above school located in Washington, District of Columbia. Below you will find general information for American University.

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General Information

Contact Information
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW,
Washington,
District of Columbia 20016-8001
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General Info: (202) 885-1000
Financial Aid: (202) 885-6100
Admissions: (202) 885-6000
Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-professional Degree

Type of Institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
Less than one year certificate
Postbaccalaureate certificate

Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC ( Army, Navy, Air Force )
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/Evening programs
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA. Here is a link to the American University FAFSA School Code.

Credit Accepted
Advanced placement(AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Student Population
11,454 (6,040 undergraduates)
Campus Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
96 % under 25
4 % over 25
Campus Housing Yes

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