American University

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About American University

American University (AU or American) is a private, nationally ranked university in Washington, D.C., United States, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, although the university's curriculum is secular. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on February 24, 1893 as 'The American University,' when the bill was approved by President Benjamin Harrison. Roughly 7,200 undergraduate students and 5,230 graduate students are currently enrolled. We have the following colleges/schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Professional and Extended Studies, School of Public Affairs, Washington College of Law. We offer: Major, Minor, Certificate (UG), Graduate, Master's, Doctoral, Certificate (G), Weekend, Executive, Online.