American University
Location: Washington D.C. (urban, large city)
Size: 7,953 students
Avg percent need-met: 92%
Acceptance rate: 39%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-32 **test optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1220-1390 **test optional**
American is a medium-sized university close to DC, allowing for great internships and strong political science and international relations programs. They encourage learning outside of the classroom and boast one of the best study abroad programs. Administration and professors go out of their way to help students, which makes for a good environment. Student-run organizations are a highlight of the school, and liberal politics are a way of life.
Popular majors / known for: International relations, business, political science
Academic approach: Research University
Fun fact / campus tradition: The entire campus is comprised of an arboretum and lots of gardens.
Check out campus photos here!
Global Feel
70% of students study abroad in over 125 programs
The School of International Service has one of the largest faculties and most comprehensive curriculums of any US international affairs school
The Global International Relations Sakura Scholars program, in coordination with the Ritsumeikan University in Japan, allows students to spend two years at each university
Has a Peace Corps Prep Program where students can earn a certificate through specific coursework and community service
Thematic areas for the international studies program include peace and conflict resolution, global inequality and development, environmental sustainability and global health, and more
Area/language programs include the Arab World, China, Asia and the Pacific Island Diaspora, French, German, Russian, and Spanish
International students make up 15% of the student body
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: None
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $75 (waivers available)
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Not considered
School also featured in: N/A