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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Washington, DC. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
13
Housing Buildings
900
Housing Capacity
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Visit Canvas PortalLife in Washington for American University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Washington.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$2,200
Cost of Living Index
155
Student Population
90,000
City Transportation
Walkability
76
Bikeability
70
Public Transit
Washington Metro, Metrorail, Metrobus
Nearest Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
60°F
Avg Snowfall
13.7 in
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at American University
First-year students are required to live on campus unless granted an exemption.
Showing 4 of 4 known dorm and housing options.
Alumnae Hall
Capacity: 250
Room types: single, double, suite
Ward Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: double, suite
Hurst Hall
Capacity: 200
Room types: double, suite
Globus Hall
Capacity: 150
Room types: suite, apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@americanu.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 10, 2026
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