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American University: Art Ranking 2024

American UniversityRanked
208
in the USA
American University is a medium-sized not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines along with art programs and located in Washington, District of Columbia. This college was founded in 1893 and is presently offering bachelor's, certificates, and master's degrees in 7 art programs.

American University is extremely expensive; depending on the program, tuition cost is around $57,000 per year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in District of Columbia listing.

According to recent data analysis, American University area is dangerous - the college is reported to have a bad rating for on-campus security.

Based on 66 evaluation factors, American University art program ranks #208 Art School (out of 2078; top 15%) in the United States and The Third Best Art School in District of Columbia. Major competing art schools for this school are Columbia University in the City of New York in New York City and Yale University in New Haven. See the details about all twelve competing art schools as well as available art majors below.

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School ranking:

Third Best Art School in District of Columbia
#64 Art School in the South
#208 Art School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Arts Management Program in District of Columbia
Second Best Design & Animation Program in District of Columbia
Third Best Performing Arts Program in District of Columbia
Third Best General Fine Arts Program in District of Columbia

Regional Ranking

#20 Arts Management Program in the South
#41 Design & Animation Program in the South
#62 Performing Arts Program in the South
#62 General Fine Arts Program in the South

National Ranking

#70 Arts Management Program in USA

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You could be interested in alternative options to get accepted at American University:
Dance Programs - ranked top 40% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Music Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Theatre Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Also, see how American University ranks among graduate schools in District of Columbia.

Contact information:

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone: (202) 885-1000
Website: www.american.edu

Location map:

American University Location Map

Art majors:

Bachelor's degree

Art History, Criticism and Conservation
General Dance
General Drama and Theatre Arts
General Fine and Studio Arts
Graphic Design
Musical Theatre

Postbaccalaureate certificate

General Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Master's degree

Art History, Criticism and Conservation
General Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
General Fine and Studio Arts

Art minors:

Bachelor's degree

Art History, Criticism and Conservation
General Dance
General Fine and Studio Arts
Graphic Design

Local competitors:

Columbia University in the City of New York - Art School Ranking
Columbia University in the City of New York

New York City, NY, 16 art programs

Yale University - Art School Ranking
Yale University

New Haven, CT, 20 art programs

The Juilliard School - Art School Ranking
The Juilliard School

New York City, NY, 42 art programs

Carnegie Mellon University - Art School Ranking
Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, 27 art programs

New York University - Art School Ranking
New York University

New York City, NY, 23 art programs

University of Maryland College Park - Art School Ranking
University of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD, 12 art programs

Bard College - Art School Ranking
Bard College

Annandale On Hudson, NY, 5 art programs

North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Art School Ranking
North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC, 8 art programs

George Washington University - Art School Ranking
George Washington University

Washington, DC, 21 art programs

The New School - Art School Ranking
The New School

New York City, NY, 48 art programs

Syracuse University - Art School Ranking
Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY, 40 art programs

Fordham University - Art School Ranking
Fordham University

Bronx, NY, 11 art programs

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