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College of Arts and Sciences - American University

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    About College of Arts and Sciences - American University...
    School Within
    American University
    Address
    4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON, DC 20016
    Telephone
    (202) 885-2446

    From College of Arts and Sciences - American University

    AU’s College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) offers more than 50 Master’s Degrees, PhDs, and Certificate Programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Each program takes a holistic approach to education and provides students with the theoretical and hands-on practical training necessary to thrive.

    The CAS graduate experience extends beyond the classroom. Students can work in our state-of-the-art labs in our new Hall of Science, intern at notable institutions in DC, and engage with on-campus centers including the Antiracist Research and Policy Center, Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, the Humanities Truck project, and the AU Museum. Our faculty are active practitioners in their fields, working towards solutions for today's most pressing issues. You will hone your expertise in real time, contribute to faculty publications, and be exposed to faculty networks; all to help you become a leader and changemaker in your industry.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Deadline for International Students
    Rolling Admissions
    Admissions Website
    Application Fee
    $55

    Scholarship

    Masters Programs

    Doctoral Programs

    Humanities Truck

    academic spotlight

    The Humanities Truck serves as an experimental mobile platform for collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and expanding dialogue around the humanities.

    Applying

    Acceptance Rate
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    Total Graduate Students
    1,000
    GRE
    Accepted
    GMAT
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    LSAT
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    MCAT
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    TOEFL
    Accepted
    IELTS
    Accepted
    Interview Required
    No
    Personal Statement Required
    Yes
    Academic Transcripts Required
    Yes
    Application Fee Waivers Available
    Yes
    Letters of Recommendation Required
    2

    Academics

    Part-time Classes Available
    Yes
    Weekend Classes Available
    No
    Evening Classes Available
    Yes
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    Learn How to Pay for Grad School

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    Tuition & Financial Aid

    Full-Time In-State Tuition
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    Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition
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    Part-Time In-State Tuition
    No data available  
    Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition
    No data available  
    Received Financial Aid
    83%
    Average Financial Aid
    No data available  
    Work Study Program Available
    No data available  
    Teaching/Research Fellowship Available
    Yes

    Campus Resources

    International Students Office
    Yes
    International Office URL
    Disability Services
    Yes
    Veterans Services
    Yes
    Childcare Services
    Yes
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    Outcomes

    Average Salary After Graduation
    No data available  
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    Career Placement URL
    Poll
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    We don't have enough responses to know if students are confident they will find a job after graduation.Take our survey

    Living in the Area

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade unavailable
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    Median Household Income
    $249,857
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,512
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $1,563,193
    National
    $244,900

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