Student Population Overview
American University educates a diverse community of 13,885 students, with 7,917 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 5,968 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
13,885
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
American University has a predominantly full-time student body with 78% of students being full-time and 22% being part-time, totaling 13,885 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
78% Full-Time
22% Part-Time
10,840
Full-Time Students
3,045
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
57% Undergraduate
43% Graduate
7,917
Undergraduate
5,968
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at American University, the majority of students fall in the Under 18 age range with 0 students, but also includes . For graduate students, the distribution shows 0 students in the Under 18 age group, with .
Gender Distribution
American University has more women than men with 5,042 female students and 2,875 male students enrolled.
Men
2,875
21%
Women
5,042
36%
Geographic Origin
American University has 2% (29 students) from in-state District of Columbia, 94% (1,653 students) from out-of-state, and 4% (70 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,752
New students this year
Campus Location
Washington, District of Columbia
City: Large