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Learn where The American University ranks among the "best of the best" nationally, regionally and within District of Columbia

2021 Ranking Awards for American University

We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available. The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020 and August 31st, 2021. This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year. Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.

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Count by Award Level

Top 1%: 5
Top 5%: 24
Top 10%: 31
Top 15%: 31
Total: 91
  • Traditional Students
  • International Students
  • Student Athletes
  • Non-Traditional Students
  • Veterans
In The Top
College Overall15%10% 5% 1%
Overall Best
Overall Best (Middle Atlantic)
Overall Diversity
Location Diversity
Religiously Affiliated (United Methodist)
In The Top
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies15%10% 5% 1%
Most Popular
In The Top
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Highest Paid Graduates
General Biology
Highest Paid Graduates
In The Top
Business, Management & Marketing15%10% 5% 1%
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked
Most Popular
In The Top
Communication & Journalism15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
Most Popular
Most Focused
Highest Paid Graduates
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked
Highest Paid Graduates
Journalism
Top Ranked
Most Popular
Most Focused
Public Relations & Advertising
Top Ranked
Most Popular
Most Focused
Highest Paid Graduates
In The Top
English Language & Literature15%10% 5% 1%
Literature
Most Popular
In The Top
History15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
Highest Paid Graduates
History
Top Ranked
Highest Paid Graduates
In The Top
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
Highest Paid Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Top Ranked
Highest Paid Graduates
In The Top
Legal Professions15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
Most Popular
Highest Paid Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Studies
Top Ranked
Highest Paid Graduates
In The Top
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies15%10% 5% 1%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other)
Most Popular
In The Top
Psychology15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
General Psychology
Top Ranked
In The Top
Social Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
Most Popular
Most Focused
Economics
Most Popular
International Relations & National Security
Most Popular
Most Focused
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked
Most Popular
Most Focused
Highest Paid Graduates
Sociology
Top Ranked
Highest Paid Graduates
In The Top
Visual & Performing Arts15%10% 5% 1%
Most Popular
Highest Paid Graduates
Drama & Theater Arts
Highest Paid Graduates
Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Top Ranked
Most Popular
Highest Paid Graduates
In The Top
International Quality15%10% 5% 1%
Overall
Brazil
China
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Vietnam
In The Top
Men's Sports15%10% 5% 1%
Soccer (D1)
In The Top
Women's Sports15%10% 5% 1%
Volleyball (D1)
In The Top
Communication & Journalism15%10% 5% 1%
Best for Non-Traditional Students
Communication & Media Studies
Best for Non-Traditional Students
Journalism
Best for Non-Traditional Students
Public Relations & Advertising
Best for Non-Traditional Students
In The Top
History15%10% 5% 1%
Best for Non-Traditional Students
History
Best for Non-Traditional Students
In The Top
Social Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Best for Non-Traditional Students
Political Science & Government
Best for Non-Traditional Students
In The Top
Visual & Performing Arts15%10% 5% 1%
Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Best for Non-Traditional Students
In The Top
College Overall15%10% 5% 1%
Best For Veterans
In The Top
Business, Management & Marketing15%10% 5% 1%
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Communication & Journalism15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked Veterans
Journalism
Top Ranked Veterans
Public Relations & Advertising
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
History15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
History
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Psychology15%10% 5% 1%
General Psychology
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Social Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
Economics
Top Ranked Veterans
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked Veterans
Sociology
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Visual & Performing Arts15%10% 5% 1%
Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Top Ranked Veterans
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