Quality index #110 · private
American University
Political communication, international service and law in the capital.
Address & contacts
Campus address
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016Fields of study
American awards bachelor's degree (4 years), master's degree (1–2 years), doctorate / phd, professional degree (md, jd, mba).
- Computer & Data Science
- Business & Management
- Law & Public Policy
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Education
- International & Area Studies
- Media & Journalism
Reading the numbers
American sits at #110 in the Campus Atlas index with a score of 62. The index weighs academic reputation, research capacity, selectivity and student outcomes; rounded planning value compiled 2025/26, not official reporting.
Enrolment, tuition and acceptance figures are rounded planning values compiled in 2025/26 for orientation. Verify exact numbers with each university's official fact sheet before you apply.
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