by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a American National University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how American National University measures up.
American National University is ranked #2,594 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Virginia, it ranks #64 of 81 for value.
Read the full American National University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
American National University is ranked #42 out of #42 in Virginia for quality and #64 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the American National University financial aid page to be sure.
American National University is ranked #2,594 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, American National University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at American National University costs about $20,030. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $80,122 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,159 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,036 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,030 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $80,122 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about American National University net price and the factors that affect it.
What American National University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a American National University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $100,636 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,122 | #2,594 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,144 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $100,636 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,122 | #64 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,144 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at American National University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,989 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,616 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,392 |
About 72% of American National University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,830 per year. Get more details on the American National University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average American National University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.