American University Student Population Overview

13,885
Total Students
7,917
Undergraduates
5,968
Graduates
78%
Full-Time

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

Undergraduate57%
Graduate43%

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

Enrollment Status

78% Full-Time

22% Part-Time

10,840

Full-Time Students

3,045

Part-Time Students

Academic Level

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.

Gender Distribution
Men
2,875 (36%)
Women
5,042 (64%)

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

Geographic Origin
In-State
29 (2%)
Out-of-State
1,653 (94%)
International
70 (4%)
In-State (District of Columbia)
29(2%)
Out-of-State
1,653(94%)
International
70(4%)

Additional Demographics

First-Time Undergraduates

1,752

New students this year

Campus Location

Washington, District of Columbia

City: Large