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American University: Film Ranking 2024

American UniversityRanked
49
in the USA
American University is a medium-sized not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines along with film programs and located in Washington, District of Columbia. This college was founded in 1893 and is presently offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 2 film programs.

American University is extremely expensive; depending on the program, tuition cost is around $57,000 per year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in District of Columbia listing.

According to recent data analysis, American University area is dangerous - the college is reported to have a bad rating for on-campus security.

Based on 66 evaluation factors, American University film program ranks in Top 50 Film Schools in the United States and The Best Film School in District of Columbia. Major competing film schools for this school are New York University in New York City and Temple University in Philadelphia. See the details about all twelve competing film schools as well as available film majors below.

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School ranking:

Best Film School in District of Columbia
#11 Film School in the South
#49 Film School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Cinematography & Production Program in District of Columbia
Best Film & Cinema Studies Program in District of Columbia

Regional Ranking

#5 Cinematography & Production Program in the South
#7 Film & Cinema Studies Program in the South

National Ranking

#19 Cinematography & Production Program in USA
#40 Film & Cinema Studies Program in USA

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You could be interested in alternative options to get accepted at American University:
Journalism Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Theatre Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Also, see how American University ranks among graduate schools in District of Columbia.

Contact information:

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone: (202) 885-1000
Website: www.american.edu

Location map:

American University Location Map

Film majors:

Bachelor's degree

Film and Cinema Studies

Master's degree

Cinematography and Film Production
Film and Cinema Studies

Film minors:

Bachelor's degree

Film and Cinema Studies

Local competitors:

New York University - Film School Ranking
New York University

New York City, NY, 6 film programs

Temple University - Film School Ranking
Temple University

Philadelphia, PA, 7 film programs

CUNY Brooklyn College - Film School Ranking
CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY, 3 film programs

Columbia University in the City of New York - Film School Ranking
Columbia University in the City of New York

New York City, NY, 2 film programs

Yale University - Film School Ranking
Yale University

New Haven, CT, 8 film programs

University of Pennsylvania - Film School Ranking
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA, 2 film programs

The Juilliard School - Film School Ranking
The Juilliard School

New York City, NY, 4 film programs

Johns Hopkins University - Film School Ranking
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, 2 film programs

Wesleyan University - Film School Ranking
Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT, 2 film programs

Vassar College - Film School Ranking
Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY, 2 film programs

Colgate University - Film School Ranking
Colgate University

Hamilton, NY, 2 film programs

Wake Forest University - Film School Ranking
Wake Forest University

Winston Salem, NC, 1 film program

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