American University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-December.
• EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-January (text also states by January 31).
• ED2: January 15, 2027. Decision: Mid-February.
• RD: January 15, 2027. Decision: By April 1.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 17,173 applicants, 10,640 admitted (62.0%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1280–1460, ACT 29–32.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $79,371 (tuition and fees $58,771; housing and food $17,982; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $1,618).
• Undergraduate application fee: $75.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at American University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-December. EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-January (text also states by January 31). ED2: January 15, 2027. Decision: Mid-February. RD: January 15, 2027. Decision: By April 1.

What is the admission rate at American University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 17,173 applicants, 10,640 admitted (62.0%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1280–1460, ACT 29–32.

How much does it cost to attend American University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $79,371 (tuition and fees $58,771; housing and food $17,982; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $1,618). Undergraduate application fee: $75.