American University
- Type:
- Private not-for-profit
- Programs:
- 4 years or more
Cost
- Cost / year
- $79,369
- Tuition & fees
- $61,720
- Avg. aid
- $33,548
- Receiving aid
- 83%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- SAT range
- 1280–1460
- ACT range
- 29–32
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median salary
- $52,809
- 1 yr after graduation
What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at American University?
American University has a campus public safety operation, emergency reporting channels, and procedures for notifying its community about urgent incidents. Reported measures include around-the-clock security patrols, emergency telephone or alarm devices, controlled residence-hall entrances, and late-night transportation or escort services.
Students should learn how to receive university emergency alerts, report an incident, and request an escort before they need those services. The university also publishes an annual security report under federal campus-safety requirements and provides channels for reporting sexual misconduct and seeking support. An annual report's crime figures cover specified categories, locations, and reporting periods; they are useful context but cannot fully describe an individual's safety on or off campus.
American University Security
- 24h hotline
- Trained security
- Late night transportation
- Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
How Safe Is American University? - Crime Statistics
American University Criminal Offenses
Crime
Murder
Negligent manslaughter
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
American University VAWA Offenses
Crime
Domestic violence
Dating violence
Stalking
American University Criminal Arrests
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
American University Criminal Disciplinary
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
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.
