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American University

Q: Is American University closing?

This profile does not establish that American University is closing. One category of public evidence currently meets the tracker’s display rules. Review the dated source before drawing conclusions.

Washington, DC 20016-8001 · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor

Quick answer

Is American University closing?

This profile does not establish that the college is closing. One category of public evidence currently meets the tracker’s display rules. Review the dated source before drawing conclusions.

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Undergraduates7,593

3-year enrollment↑1.1%

5-year enrollment↑1.4%

Evidence categories1

Public evidence timeline2025-05-01

Workforce reduction123 positions affected

Institution-wide Staff and Faculty Reduction. Evidence: Official institutional source.

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Identifiers

UNITID 131159
OPEID8 00143400

Interpretation

This profile organizes descriptive evidence. It is not a rating, closure forecast, or guarantee of institutional stability. Repeated events in one category do not multiply review priority.

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