American University

US News & World Report 2024:

American University achieved a notable position on the global stage, securing #590 position.

QS World University Ranking 2024:

American University has shown excellence by securing 601–800 spot on the global scale.

According to US News & World Report's rankings for "national universities" for 2021, AU's undergraduate program placed 76th overall, 25th in terms of "Best Undergraduate Teaching," 35th in terms of "Most Innovative Schools," and 82nd in terms of "Best Value Schools." The Princeton Review's annual survey of college students ranked the university as the most politically active institution in the US in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2018. The Fiske Guide to Colleges named the university a "Best Buy" college in 2006 based on the value of its academic programs relative to the price of enrollment. In terms of producing Peace Corps volunteers, the university consistently ranks among the top mid-sized universities. The School of International Service has the highest proportion of female and underrepresented-group students among institutions accredited by The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Here are some of American University rankings in 2022 and 2023:

• 133rd in Forbes America’s College List Rankings 2022
• 138th in Wall Street Journal’s National Rankings 2022
• 72nd in the US News & World Report National Rankings 2022
• 159th in the Washington Monthly National University Rankings 2022
• 138th in Times Higher Education World US College Rankings 2022
• 601st - 800th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

 

Course Rankings:

American University’s courses have been ranked by subject on some of the top-ranking platforms. Here are some of the rankings listed below -

 

Times Higher Education (THE) 2023:

• THE Arts & Humanities: #501 - 600
• THE Social Sciences: #301 - 400
• THE Business & Economics: #401 - 500
• THE Law: #58
• THE Education: #251 - 300
• THE Psychology: #401 - 500

 

QS WUR Subject Rankings:

• QS Arts & Humanities: #451 - 500
• QS Business & Management Studies: #401 - 450
• QS Social Sciences & Management: #334
• QS Economics & Econometrics: #301 - 350
• QS Law & Legal Studies: #101 - 150
• QS Social Policy & Administration: #51 - 100
• QS Politics: #51 - 100
• Qs Development Studies: #51 - 100