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The American University Admissions Statistics: Incoming Class Stats

How Do You Compare to The American University's Other Incoming Students?

Use the admissions stats from The American University's recent freshman class to see how you compare.

Below You'll Find:

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to The American University . Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you're competing against for entrance.

Low acceptance rates and high selectivity means it could be difficult to be accepted at that college.

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Selectivity (Fall 2020 ): How Many Students Get Accepted?

SelectivityMore Selective
Acceptance Rate36.1%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2020 )

Applicant Total18,545
Accepted6,691
Enrolled1,754

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The American University Average SAT Scores: Are Yours in the Green or Better?

These ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of those accepted. 53.0% of accepted freshmen submitted SAT scores.

Old SAT Math (590 to 690)
200
800
Old SAT Critical Reading (620 to 700)
200
800
Old SAT Combined Math and Reading (1210 to 1390)
400
1600

NEW (2016) The American University Average SAT Scores

New SAT Combined Math and Reading (1280 to 1440)
400
1600

The American University Average ACT Scores: Are You in the Green or Better?

These ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of those accepted. 31.0% of accepted freshmen submitted ACT scores.

ACT Math (24 to 28)
0
36
ACT English (27 to 34)
0
36
Composite ACT (27 to 31)
0
36

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