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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
6,665
Total Undergrads
Including 257 Part-time
1,502
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
60% Women
40% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

Patriot League

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

5
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $139,780)
7
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $89,714)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 26 22 - -
Basketball 17 24 - Yes
Field Hockey - 21 Yes -
Lacrosse - 25 Yes -
Soccer 30 26 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving 16 14 - -
Volleyball - 15 Yes Yes
Wrestling 24 - - -
Baseball - - Yes -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Golf - - Yes -
Gymnastics - - Yes -
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rowing - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Softball - - Yes Yes
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Tennis - - Yes Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5.3%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.4%
Hispanic 5.4%
Non-resident alien 7.9%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 23.1%
Two or more races 2.6%
White/non-Hispanic 48.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 5%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 3
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 22

Notable Alumni

  • Al Koken (Class of,74), Talkshow Host, WTEM Sports Talk Radio
  • Goldie Hawn (Incomplete degree), actress
  • Judith Sheindlin,Judge Judy, (Class of,63), TV show host
  • Mike Mills (Class of,88), staff writer, the Washington Post
  • Robert Byrd (Class of,63), senator (D-WV)
  • Robert Engel (Class of,82), Executive Director, Committee for an Effective Congress
  • Star Jones (Class of'83), former co-host "The View"
  • David Aldridge (Class of,87), ESPN analyst
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Chloe from Mandeville, LA
  • 4
  • “The majority of freshman students live on the south side of campus. One of those dorms is being remodeled this summer and the dorm I live in was done…”

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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • M.D.
  • May-15-2013 I am a current student here

    There is one main dining hall - Terrace Dining Hall (better known as TDR) - with the classic stations of salad, grill, pasta/pizza, and wok. In 2013, there should be implemented several other food options, such as Elevation Burger and Starbucks. They will join the ones already on campus such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, Megabytes, Eagle's Nest, and Tavern (got to get the tenders!).

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  • 2
  • Celeste from Washington, DC
  • Apr-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Although AU gives you $400 in additional dining money on (and in some cases off) campus--which is seriously awesome--the main dining hall its self (TDR) could be a little better. Its a buffet style dining hall that has lots of options, as well as international ones to serve our global community. If you have a specific diet or allergy, don't worry, your covered. TDR has plenty of options for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, organic, locally grown, or whatever other dietary preferences your could possibly think of. Wednesdays are also Mac-n-Cheese days that everyone goes crazy over.

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  • 3
  • Maria from Ripley, WV
  • Jan-09-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    They offer a variety of foods from traditional American to international foods in a buffet style dining facility. The dining room is clean and bright. There are also coffee shops and fast food restaurants on campus and near campus.

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  • 5
  • Jeoffrey from Washington, DC
  • Jan-06-2013 I am a current student here

    While small for the size of the campus, the food and dining at American University has been described as being the most friendly and open menu in the country. Many students are vegetarian and vegans, and American University accommodates everyone's different tastes.

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  • 4
  • Anna from Chestertown, MD
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    There is a variety of options from which to choose for food: for a few EagleBucks (money on your school ID) you can buy ingredients or instant meals at the Eagle's Nest, or a sandwich at Subway or Megabytes. Salsa, Tavern, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and the Salad Bar are all located on the first floor of the Mary Graydon Center, and the terrace dining room (TDR) is located on the ground floor. There are four main course stations, two salad bars and a dessert station all of which serve healthy and delicious food. If you get tired of one or the other, there's always the option of going into town to grab a bite.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • M.D.
  • May-15-2013 I am a current student here

    On all the college tours, you'll hear that Greek life is only a small percentage of the student population. However, wherever you go on campus, you'll be sure to see someone who went Greek and they make their presence known. They take over the tables in Marketplace and when the sun shines, the Quad and the steps of MGC is where you'll sight them the most. If you want a guaranteed social scene every weekend as well as a wide group of individuals that you can call brothers or sisters, then go Greek.

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  • 0
  • lisa from MD
  • Apr-18-2013 I am a current student here

    annoying, i would recommend professional frats and sororities... the rest are pretentious. its small.you don't notice them till second semester

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  • 0
  • Allison
  • Nov-03-2012 I am a current student here

    Although a lot of students do not participate in greek life, it seems to be quite prominent throughout campus. Everywhere you walk you can see someone wearing greek letters, and there are events held every weekend by the fraternities and sororities. There are also professional fraternities for business, law, and other specific majors.

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  • 0
  • Stephanie from Washington, DC
  • Oct-12-2012 I am a past student here

    You don't have to be involved in Greek Life if you don't want to, and a lot of the fraternities and sororities on campus pledge themselves towards scholarly endeavors (like pre-law) or community service. It seems like less than half of the students on campus are in a fraternity or sorority, though this may be because they aren't allowed to keep their houses on campus. This doesn't stop students from finding their way to frat parties, but AU is a dry campus so it's probably better that the frat houses are kept off-campus.

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  • 0
  • Carlos from West Chester, PA
  • Jul-25-2012 I am a current student here

    While not of the same class as one might find at a major state or party school, AU nonetheless has a thriving greek life with a number of different fraternities and sororities. There is no Greek Row, although there are Greek Games and plenty of parties. Fraternities at AU do not charge to gain entry to parties.

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