Campus & Student Life at American National University

Home to about 810 undergraduates in 2020, American National University is a very small, for-profit university located in Salem, Virginia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by American National University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our American National University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

American National University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit American National University Disability Services.

American National University for the Military

While not a "service academy", American National University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit American National University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our American National University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at American National University

American National University does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at American National University

American National University has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 810 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 289 (35.7%). Part-time attendance was 521 (64.3%).

American National University is Ranked #1,634 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, American National University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank American National University #1634 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at American National University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the American National University Diversity Guide.

American National University Competes in the NSCAA

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at American National University, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to American National University Athletics