Rankings

• National Universities: #91
• Best Value Schools: #114
• International Business: #8
• Economics: #83
• Study Abroad: #4
• Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects: #23
• First-Year Experiences: #33
• Co-ops/Internships: #19
• Best Colleges for Veterans: #57
• Best Undergraduate Teaching: #26
• Most Innovative Schools: #38
• Top Performers on Social Mobility: #102 Source

Mission And History

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• Fast Facts

Accreditations

• University: American University
• Accrediting Organization: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• Accreditation Granted Date: 1928-01-01
• Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2024-06-27
• Next Reaffirmation Due: 2031-01-01

Strategic Goals

• Develop a truly welcoming, inclusive community.
• Prepare students to be engaged citizens and problem solvers in a pluralistic society.
• Foster public service and reinforce the university's founding principles.
• Lead in creating inter- and trans-disciplinary academic programs through innovation and experimentation.
• Set a national standard for integrating theory and practice through high-impact experiential learning.
• Transition to an R1 institution and focus on differentiation through public impact research.
• Create lifelong learning opportunities and intergenerational connections for students and alumni.
• Adopt emerging best practices to provide the best possible operational infrastructure and support.
• Full Plan

Resources And Documents

• Strategic Plan Goals
• Campus Plan
• Campus Map
• Virtual Tour
• Annual Security And Safety
• Peer Institution

Updated on 06/26/2025