by our College Data Analytics TeamWhat ranking badges has The American University earned? Any College Factual rankings and awards The American University has earned will be listed on this page.
The American University received 165 ranking badges across College Factual’s 2026 analysis.
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#104 out of 3,449.
This makes The American University a top 5% school for students.
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The American University has 587 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Interior Design Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia Ranking.
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The American University has 587 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Neurosciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
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