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College Profile for American University

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Cost of Attendance

  2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
In-State  
  Tuition & Fees 27,552 29,206 31,425
  Room & Board
(On Campus)
11,020 11,570 11,812
  Books & Supplies 600 600 600
  Total Cost 39,172 41,376 43,837
Out-of-State  
  Tuition & Fees 27,552 29,206 31,425
  Room & Board
(On Campus)
11,020 11,570 11,812
  Books & Supplies 600 600 600
  Total Cost 39,172 41,376 43,837

Financial Aid (2007-2008)

Needs Analysis Methodology:
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 30%
Average amount: $16,994
Determined to have financial need: 45%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA
School's own financial aid form

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 98% $24,294
Need-based scholarship/grant: 73% $12,854
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 89% $7,908
Need fully met: 46%

Financial Aid Criteria

Merit Based Need Based
Academics
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Athletics
Job skills
ROTC
Leadership
Minority status
Music/drama
Religious affiliation
State/district residency

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