by our College Data Analytics TeamExamine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at American University.
American University Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
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| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Average Selectivity |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% |
About 28% of students accepted to The American University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 660 and 730. Math scores were between 620 and 710.
The American University received ACT scores from 18% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 29 and 33.
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