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American University
(AU)
About
The American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Its main campus spans 90 acres on Ward Circle, in the Spring Valley and Tenleytown neighborhoods of Northwest D.C.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 587 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,316
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 64 : 36
- Staff
- 3,560
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 6 | 181.0 | 2025 |
| Sociology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Policy & Administration | 33 | 80.2 | 2026 |
| Politics | 41 | 72.8 | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 48 | 68.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | =100 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 251-275 | - | 2025 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =350 | 62.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =363 | 62.5 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =367 | 46.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of American University?
American University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =587, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =747.
When was American University founded?
American University was founded in 1893.
What are the top subjects at American University?
Top subjects at American University include: Public Administration, Social Policy & Administration, Politics, Development Studies, Sociology.
Where is American University located?
American University is located in Washington, United States.