Outcomes at American
Graduation Rate
79.43%
Retention Rate
86.00%
The graduation rate at American University is 79.43% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. 1,332 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,677 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 86.40%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between American University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at American University. 1,332 students have completed. In addition, 5 students still enrolled and 340 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,677 | 1,675 | 2 |
| Completers | 1,332 (79.43%) | 1,331 | 1 |
| Still Enrolled | 5 (0.30%) | 5 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 340 (20.27%) | 339 | 1 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,245 students have completed in 4 years and additional 71 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,245 (74.33%) |
414 (69.35%) |
831 (77.09%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 71 (4.24%) |
34 (5.70%) |
37 (3.43%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 15 (0.90%) |
8 (1.34%) |
7 (0.65%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79.43% (1,332/1,677) | 76.38% (456/597) | 81.11% (876/1,080) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 81.25% (65/80) | 69.23% (18/26) | 87.04% (47/54) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 78.13% (100/128) | 73.08% (19/26) | 79.41% (81/102) |
| Hispanic | 77.42% (192/248) | 66.67% (46/69) | 81.56% (146/179) |
| White | 79.68% (804/1,009) | 78.00% (312/400) | 80.79% (492/609) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 79.49% (62/78) | 79.17% (19/24) | 79.63% (43/54) |
| Unknown | 84.29% (59/70) | 87.50% (21/24) | 82.61% (38/46) |