merican University Admissions 2023: Acceptance Rate, Deadlines, Application Process

American University Class Profile

Class profile for the fall 2021 is tabulated below.

American University Undergraduate Admissions

The undergraduate offers more than 60 undergraduate majors to choose from. The top undergraduate majors include accounting, business administration, anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, and law. To remain eligible for undergraduate programs the candidate must have a GPA between 3.5 to 4.0 in their high school.

Application Portal: Common Application, Application Fee: 75 USD

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Official High School transcripts translated into English
• Secondary school record
• TOEFL-iBT Score
• Personal statement or essay
• Two academic letters of recommendation
• Financial certificates
• Passport

All documents must sent directly to the below address:

Office of Enrollment
4801 Massachusetts Ave., NW STE-218
Washington, DC 20016-8001
USA
Tel: +1-202-885-6000

American University Graduate Admissions

There are more than 140 master's and doctoral degrees to choose from at American University. The graduate courses of AU attract those seeking to upscale their knowledge in fields like Business, international affairs, arts, and film. Around 44% percent graduates are studying in part-time mode while 33% are pursuing their degrees online.

Application Portal: Graduate Application, Application Fee: 55 USD

Application Requirements: below are the application requirements for some of the top graduate programs.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

All international students must provide English language test scores like TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and PTE in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Below are the minimum language scores required for undergraduate and graduate admission.

Visa Requirements for International students

International students seeking admission in the United States must apply for an F-1 students Visa. The J-1 Visa is only issued to scholars based on the requirements of their sponsors or exchange program. The students may visit the US embassy in their country to apply for a Visa.

Documents Required for Visa:

• Accepted offer letter from the University
• A valid passport
• I-20 or DS-2019
• Financial support evidence
• Acceptance letter from American University Washington
• Proof of permanent residence outside United States
• Two Passport-sized photographs
• Receipt for payment of I-901 SEVIS fee

Other requirements may be:

• English proficiency proof
• Application fee
• Personal interview
• Academic transcripts

American University Admissions Decisions

After submitting their application the students may receive any of the below decisions based on holistic review by the admission department.

• Admission for Fall term: The eligible students will be accepted for admission for fall term. The notification will be sent to the selected candidates including an invitation to cornerstone program, study abroad as well as internship program.
• Waiting List: some students may be put under a waiting list due to limited space. If the student remains on the waiting list and space becomes available for the fall semester, they will receive an admission decision by May.
• Denial: students who could not meet minimum eligibility criteria may be denied for admission. Such candidates are encouraged to apply as transfer students after completing their first year from another Institute.

The admission at American University is highly selective with an acceptance rate of 39%. Students with exceptional academic records and possess leadership skills are more likely to get selected. Most of the students applying to AU have an average GPA between 3.63 to 4.15.