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American University

📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

0.6196%Acceptance Rate
7,266Students
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Overview

American University is a private research university located in Washington, D.C., United States. It is known for its programs in international relations, public affairs, and political science. As of the most recent data, American University is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings.

Subject Strengths

American University's strongest subject areas, based on published research output, are Social Sciences and Life Sciences.

Social Sciences
100/100
Life Sciences
100/100

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