Institution Information

American University

(202) 885-1000
Additional information about American University:
Location:
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016-8001
FICE Code:
001434
Carnegie Class:
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
Highest Offering:
Doctoral
Affiliation/Control:
Private not-for-profit
Established:
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Calendar System:
Semester
Total Enrollment:
12904
Total Number of Faculty:
742
Total Number of Tenured Faculty:
300
Total Number of Faculty on Tenure Track:
135
Mission Statement:
www.american.edu/president/statement-of-common-purpose.cfm

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