1. By: Diana D.

2. Basic Information Founded :February 24, 1893 President: Neil Kerwin School colors: AU Red & AU Blue Mascot: Clawed the Eagle Phone Number:(202)885-1000 Location: Washington, D.C., United States

3. The founding of American University was a letter written by President George Washington, in which he uttered that he wanted a “national university” to be located in the national capital. The university of American University was established in the District of Columbia by Act of Congress on February 24, 1893

4.  Dr.Neil Kerwin is the president of American University  Born April 10, 1949  Born in Waterbury, Connecticut  Age 62

5. Population: 12,241 Gender : Male:39.4% Female: 60.6% Ethnicities: White Non-Hispanic:53.5% Non Resident : 8.2% Black Non-Hispanic: 6.8% Hispanic: 5.8% Asian/Pacific Islander: 5.7% American Indian/ Alaskan Native: 2.2 %

6. The tuition for American university is up to 35,100 per year In-state Tuition: $31,425 Out-of-state Tuition: $31,425 Books & Supplies: $600

7. Rent/Housing: $4,830.00 American University Housing Policies and Information Alcohol is not permitted in any of the rooms or in campus. Smoking indoors is also not allowed, smoking outdoors are allowed just not in areas attached to residence halls. Candle and open flames and BBQ grills are not allowed in rooms

8. Men Basketball Cross country Soccer Swimming and diving Track and field Wrestling Women Basketball Cross country Lacrosse Field hockey Soccer Track and field Swimming and diving Volleyball

9. Incoming Freshman SAT & GPA Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen GPA :3.0 – 4.0 SAT Critical reading: 580-700 SAT Math :570-670 SAT Writing: 580-680

10. Undergraduate Degrees Minor Certificate (UG) Graduate Masters Degrees Doctoral Certificate (G) Weekend Executive Business Administration, Communication Studies, International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology

11. Contact Information & Resources Phone number: (202)885-325 Location : 4400 Massachusetts Avenue District of Columbia http://www.american.edu/ www.google.com http://wikipedia.org