American Collegiate DC

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American Collegiate, DC is an elite undergraduate transfer program hosted by renowned American University. American Collegiate, DC offers a rigorous preparatory environment with the goal of transferring you to a top US or world university.

  • #88 National Universities

    U.S. News & World Report, 2026

  • #63 Research University

    Forbes, 2019

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#88
US News National Rank
Enrollment
14,311
Total Enrollment
Building
Urban
Washington, DC
Dollar
$61,378
Estimated Tuition
Home
$32,160
Average Living Expenses

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School Rankings

Top 88 University

National Ranking

Top 100 National University

U.S. News & World Report, 2020

#63 Research University

Forbes, 2019

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