Acceptance Rate History
American University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
DC · Current rate: 62.0%
What is American University's acceptance rate in 2024?
American University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 62.0%, up from 47.4% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 47.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 40.6% | 19,510 | 7,926 |
| 2021 | 64.1% | 19,650 | 12,594 |
| 2020 | 38.7% | 20,036 | 7,744 |
| 2019 | 36.1% | 18,545 | 6,691 |
| 2018 | 31.5% | 18,984 | 5,988 |
| 2017 | 29.4% | 18,699 | 5,498 |
| 2016 | 25.9% | 19,325 | 5,008 |
| 2015 | 35.0% | 16,735 | 5,860 |
| 2014 | 45.8% | 15,119 | 6,931 |
| 2013 | 43.1% | 17,545 | 7,566 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1280–1460
Admitted students at American University scored between 1280 and 1460 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1280–1460.
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Trend Analysis
American University's acceptance rate has increased from 43.1% in 2013 to 62.0% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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