


American University

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
45.94
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
52.71
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
6.92
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
51.28
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.69
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
47.61
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.69
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.69
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
51.28
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
6.92
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
52.71
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
45.94

Why you should attend?
American University (AU) is dedicated to cultivating an environment where military-affiliated students thrive, academically and socially, as they complete their educational objectives. AU offers a range of programs and resources including AU's Veteran Services Office helping students with benefits and work-study opportunities, a Director of Military-Affiliated Student Support & Special Initiatives within the Office of Campus Life, our Veterans Liaison Network, a Veterans Lounge, participation in the Yellow Ribbon program, and the student-run AU Vets. Additionally, students can choose from a variety of online master's and certificate programs, a host of online undergraduate and graduate courses, and specialized career services.
Top Degrees

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

A program that focuses on the application of clinical and criminal laboratory science, investigative techniques, and criminology to the reconstruction of crimes and the analysis of physical evidence. Includes instruction in laboratory science, laboratory procedures, criminology and police science, evidentiary testing and analysis, computer applications, record-keeping, reconstruction techniques, evidence handling and storage, and applications to specific types of evidence and crimes.

A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law.

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $50,542 | $50,542 |
Fees | $819 | $819 |
Room | $10,096 | $10,096 |
Board | $4,884 | $4,884 |
Books | $800 | $800 |
Other Expenses | $1,009 | $1,009 |
Totals | $68,150 | $68,150 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $34,533 | $34,533 |
Fees | $991 | $991 |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | N/A | N/A |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Customized student orientation program for military students
- Mentoring/on-boarding programs for new military students or veterans
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Financial aid counseling
- Career planning services
- Mental health counseling
- Transition Assistance
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
- Online clubs or associations for military service members or veterans
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes