American University Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
4%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

American University has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.8%(4,581)
Hispanic
12.2%(1,000)
African American
7.6%(627)
Asian
6.7%(549)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
5.3%(436)
Unknown
12.4%(1,016)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment16,240
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

American University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

American University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.8%(3,373)
Women
63.2%(5,787)

Gender Statistics

Men3,373

21% of total enrollment

Women5,787

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

American University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(28)
18-19
38.2%(2,984)
20-21
46.3%(3,620)
22-24
13.8%(1,076)
25+
1.4%(109)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(61)
22-24
30.4%(1,583)
25+
68.4%(3,558)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

44%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

American University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 2% in-state residents, 95% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
1.6%(29)
Out-of-State
94.6%(1,749)
International
3.8%(70)

Regional Representation

In-State29

2% of student body

Out-of-State1,749

95% of student body

International70

4% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age