American University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1300 | 1440 |
| 2023 | 1300 | 1440 |
| 2024 | 1300 | 1440 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Students passionate about politics, global affairs, or social justice
if you dream of interning on Capitol Hill or working with NGOs, AU puts you right at the center of it all.
Discussion-lovers
if you thrive in seminar-style classes and love debating ideas, AU’s small class sizes and policy-oriented majors are a great fit.
Change-makers
if you're someone who cares deeply about making an impact through advocacy, public policy, or media, you’ll find your tribe here.
Urban explorers who also want peace
you’ll enjoy a beautiful, leafy campus while still being a short Metro ride from all that D.C. has to offer.
Students looking for close relationships with professors
AU faculty are accessible, and mentorship is part of the culture.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Students who prefer a traditional college town vibe
AU is in a city, not a rural campus with Greek life at the center.
STEM-focused students
while AU has STEM programs, its strongest areas are politics, law, communications, and international relations.
Those looking for intense academic competition
AU students are motivated, but the culture leans more collaborative than cutthroat.
Students who want big-time athletics
AU is Division I, but sports culture isn’t central to student life.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
50-75°F (10-24°C)
Mild with showers
summer
70-90°F (21-32°C)
Hot and humid
fall
50-80°F (10-27°C)
Warm and dry
winter
30-50°F (-1-10°C)
Mild with occasional cold fronts
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters
☀️Average 200 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Campus Area Dining
Nearby Areas
Vibrant urban core with museums, monuments, and fine dining
Eclectic dining and nightlife across the river