American National University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,735

1.11% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,988

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

824

50.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.3%

15 Graduates

About

American National University is a higher education institution located in Salem city, VA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American National University were Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (60 degrees awarded), Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (6 degrees), and Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (2 degrees).

In 2023, 247 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American National University. 77.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (115 degrees), 1.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American National University is $10,735, which is $−1,456 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American National University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 946 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at American National University is $10,735, which is $1,457 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,988.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending American National University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,735

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American National University was $10,735. The cost of tuition at American National University is $−1,457 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American National University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,988

2023 Value

45.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 American National University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,988. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of American National University grew by 45.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of American National University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$6,208

Room and Board

$1,089

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American National University was of $6,208 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.779% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,089. The cost of books and supplies increased by 252% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American National University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at American National University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 16.9% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American National University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American National University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 946 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

American National University had a total enrollment of 824 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American National University is 416 students and the part-time enrollment is 408. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at American National University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American National University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.5% White, 34.8% Black or African American, 15.7% Asian, 3.28% Two or More Races, 2.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American National University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.8%) and Asian Male (9.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (27.9%), followed by Asian Female (14.5%) and Black or African American Male (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American National University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 824 students. The full-time enrollment at American National University is 416 and the part-time enrollment is 408. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at American National University are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American National University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), American National University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American National University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
317 enrolled students
Black or African American
287 enrolled students
Asian
129 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American National University is 38.5% White, 34.8% Black or African American, 15.7% Asian, 3.28% Two or More Races, 2.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.364% 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 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (1.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 135 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 (115 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American National University is Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (60 degrees awarded), followed by Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (6 degrees) and Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (2 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (58 degrees awarded), Health (115 degrees), and Business (51 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 (1,554,002 people), Accountants & auditors (1,046,321 people), Other managers (900,038 people), Software developers (735,762 people), and Financial managers (543,252 people).

The most specialized majors at American National University in 2023 are Legal (58 degrees awarded), Health (115 degrees), Business (51 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Protective Services (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at American National University are Legal (58 degrees awarded), Health (115 degrees), Business (51 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 degrees), and Protective Services (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,855,090 people), Computer Systems Design (1,065,251 people), Elementary & secondary schools (773,200 people), Banking & related activities (553,295 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (548,530 people).

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 (2023)

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
60 degrees awarded
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
6 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American National University was Medical Insurance Coding Specialist with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at American National University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

191

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at American National University, which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (191).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American National University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at American National University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 0.913 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at American National University in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, which is 17 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, N/A% of students graduating from American National University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at American National University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
115 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Asian
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American National University is white (115 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

8.5% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
97 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
53 degrees awarded
Asian Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American National University is white female (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (53 degrees).

Operations

American National University employs 26 Professors. Most academics at American National University are Female Professor (21), and Male Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American National University are: Sales and related, with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.85M

2023 Salaries

49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, American National University paid a median of $4.85M in salaries, a 49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 27.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 30.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, American National University paid a total of $1.2M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American National University was Professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American National University were Sales and related with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American National University was Female Professor with 21 employees, and Male Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American National University.

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