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American National University

#2058 in US ranking Salem, VA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,523
Tuition & fees
$10,716
Avg. aid
$4,830
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
Median salary
$33,968
1 yr after graduation

What does American National University offer in terms of athletics?

American National University is not presented in the institutional data as operating a varsity athletics program or belonging to an athletic association. Applicants should not assume that the university offers NCAA competition, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships.

Varsity teams, student-run clubs, and informal recreation are different kinds of participation. A student seeking organized sports should ask about activities currently open to ANU students at their study location rather than relying on athletic opportunities advertised by another institution in the Roanoke area.

What student groups and Associations are available at American National University?

Students interested in organized peer activities should ask American National University for a current list of active, recognized groups. The presence of classmates in the same program does not necessarily mean there is a formal student association with meetings, officers, or university support.

For an online student in particular, useful questions include whether a group meets remotely, whether membership is open across programs, and whether activities fit working adults' schedules. Professional associations outside the university may also offer student memberships, but they should not be mistaken for ANU-sponsored organizations.

Who studies at American National University?

American National University reported total enrollment of 770 students in the 2024-25 institutional data. The same reporting identifies 52 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 84 transfer-in students, illustrating why information intended only for first-year entrants may not describe everyone enrolling.

The university reported 21 full-time and 72 part-time faculty members, alongside a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1. That ratio is an institution-wide calculation; it does not tell applicants the size of an individual online section, lab, or clinical group.

Prospective students comparing the ANU student population with a residential college should focus on characteristics relevant to their experience: how many classmates are in the intended program, whether courses include live interaction, and what support is available to students who study from another state.

How does student life look like at American National University?

Student life at American National University is best evaluated through the format and location of the program a student will actually attend. An online course, an in-person lab, and a clinical placement create different opportunities to meet classmates and use campus services.

ANU does not provide institution-operated undergraduate housing, and its reported campus offerings do not include a student-run newspaper, radio or television station, marching band, or theater group. Applicants seeking the extracurricular range of a residential university should take those distinctions into account.

For day-to-day support, ask how orientation works, when instructors and advisers are available, and how students connect with peers outside class. These details are likely to matter more to a commuting or remote student than a general description of campus atmosphere.

What libraries are available to students at American National University?

American National University reports no on-campus libraries in the institutional facilities data. That figure describes physical library locations; it does not, on its own, establish what digital research materials students can access.

Students should ask for a demonstration of the library or learning-resource portal available to their program. Useful specifics include access to scholarly databases and full-text articles, research assistance, remote authentication, and help obtaining materials that are not available directly. For a program with research-heavy assignments, these services matter more than the existence of a library building alone.

American National University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

770

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

21

Total staff

21 full time, 72 part time

Veterans affair office

No

American National University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 630
Graduate: 140

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 426
Part-time: 344

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 17
Men: 4

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 14
Black or African American: 227
White: 254
American Indian or Alaska Native: 7
Asian: 95
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 28
Unknown: 3

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.