American National University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,716
    0.177% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,061
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    770
    55.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    50%
    1 Graduates

    About

    American National University is a higher education institution located in Salem City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at American National University were General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees awarded), Information Technology (26 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 254 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American National University. 75.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (113 degrees), 1.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at American National University is $10,716, which is $121 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at American National University is $10,716, which is $121 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,061.

    In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending American National University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,716
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at American National University was $10,716. The cost of tuition at American National University is $121 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $18,061
    2024 Value
    9.64%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 American National University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,061. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of American National University grew by 9.64%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,000
    Room and Board
    $936
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at American National University was of $7,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.8% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $936. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    72% of undergraduate students at American National University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    American National University had a total enrollment of 770 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at American National University is 426 students and the part-time enrollment is 344. This means that 55.3% of students enrolled at American National University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at American National University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36% White, 33% Black or African American, 21.8% Asian, 3.9% Two or More Races, 3.51% Hispanic or Latino, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at American National University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.7%) and Asian Male (19.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (29.2%), followed by Asian Female (17%) and Black or African American Male (12.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    55.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at American National University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 770 students. The full-time enrollment at American National University is 426 and the part-time enrollment is 344. This means that 55.3% of students enrolled at American National University are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    83%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American National University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), American National University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      277 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      254 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      168 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at American National University is 36% White, 33% Black or African American, 21.8% Asian, 3.9% Two or More Races, 3.51% Hispanic or Latino, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 130 more women than men received degrees from American National University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American National University is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at American National University is General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (26 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at American National University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (41 degrees awarded), Health (105 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (35 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American National University are Registered nurses (1,587,378 people), Accountants & auditors (1,038,649 people), Other managers (881,866 people), Software developers (782,487 people), and Financial managers (546,502 people).

    The most specialized majors at American National University in 2024 are Legal (41 degrees awarded), Health (105 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (35 degrees), and Business (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American National University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at American National University are Legal (41 degrees awarded), Health (105 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (35 degrees), and Business (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American National University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,972,024 people), Computer Systems Design (1,177,477 people), Elementary & secondary schools (783,001 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (559,147 people), and Banking & related activities (518,305 people).

    The most specialized majors at American National University are Legal (41 degrees awarded), Health (105 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (35 degrees), and Business (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American National University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Insurance Specialist
      36 degrees awarded
    2. Pharmacy Technician
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American National University was Medical Insurance Specialist with 36 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    62
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    192
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at American National University, which is 0.323 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (192).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at American National University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.675 times less than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at American National University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.48 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      113 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      76 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      35 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at American National University is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

    2.76% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      456 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      360 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      352 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American National University is white female (456 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (360 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, American National University had a total salary expenditure of 10.9M. American National University employs 21 Professors. Most academics at American National University are Female Professor (15), and Male Professor (6).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American National University are: Sales and related, with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $4.85M
    2024 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, American National University paid a median of $4.85M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($10.9M) and a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 49% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 27.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.04M
    Instructional Salaries
    21
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, American National University paid a total of $1.04M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American National University were Sales and related with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

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