American University is a private institution that was founded in the year 1893. It has undergraduate enrollment of around 7,070, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 84 acres. It has a semester-based academic calendar. American University is ranked 82 in 2012 edition of the Best Colleges is National Universities.
Students at American University benefit from the school’s location in the political hub of the nation. Washington, DC is a playground for the politically and socially oriented with its countless museums, clubs, restaurants, and year-round events. The university, situated in a suburban of northwest Washington, is close to a stop on the DC area Metrorail transit system. Rides downtown take around 15 minutes. The University’s Eagles sports teams participate in the NCAA Division I Patriot League, and the mascot of school is, accordingly, an eagle. Catching a professional sports contest, such as a Redskins football game or a Nationals baseball game, is a quick trip from campus, too.
American University has six unique schools, comprising the regarded Washington College of Law. All students can take advantage of the school’s cultural hubs, like Katzen Arts Center and Greenberg Theatre. For time away from the nation’s capital, University has the largest school of international affairs in the country, and more than half of undergraduates study abroad. Dozens of politicians are alumni of American University, including U.S. Representatives Loretta Sanchez, Donald Manzullo, Betsy Markey, and the Bill Shuster. Mike Panetta was the elected representative for Washington, DC is also an American University graduate.
Campus location
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
General Information
School type-private, coed college
Year founded-1893
Religious affiliation-United Methodist
Academic calendar-semester
Setting-urban
Majors Courses Offered
Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Environmental/Environmental HealthEngineering,Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy, Astrophysics, Planetary Astronomy and Science, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Geochemistry, Geophysics and Seismology, Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science and Government, Philosophy of Science and Technology
Minors Courses Offered
Aerospace,Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Engineering, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Technology