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American University

About American University

American University is a Private 4 Year university located in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 7764. The acceptance rate at American University is 32%. The average high school GPA admitted into American University is 3.65. American University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,600.00.

American University student athletes compete as the Clawed Z. Eagle in the Patriot League of the NCAA Division I (without football).

Popular majors

  • International Relations
  • Business
  • Political Science and Government
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Public Relations
  • Economics
  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Journalism
  • Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation

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