American University Washington DC

American University Washington DC ranks #380 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 89.3 out of 100. It ranks #105 nationally.

| Global Rank 380 | Overall Score 89.3 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #105

Top North America #127

Top World #380

American University Washington DC Global Elite University 4 Stars

About American University Washington DC

American University Washington DC is recognized for its strong academic programs and commitment to public service. The university emphasizes community engagement and prepares students for success in a global society. Recognized as a UNIRANKS Elite University, it is committed to maintaining high educational standards and impactful research initiatives. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

American University Washington DC Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
89.3
Global Rank
#380
Regional Rank
#127
Country Rank
#105

American University Washington DC Overall Rankings 2027

Explore American University Washington DC’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

88.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

89 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

88 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

85 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

91 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

87.5 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

90 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

89 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

89 / 100

Institutional Awards

88 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

86 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

87 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

90 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

88 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

91 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

90 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

87 / 100

Quality of Employment

89 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

89 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

88 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

89 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

87 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

90 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

89 / 100

International Student Support

91 / 100

International Students & Faculty

92 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

90 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

89 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

89 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

87 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

86 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

88 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

87 / 100

Research Output & Scale

87 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

88 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

88 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

90 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

88 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

88 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

89 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

88 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

91 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

89 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

90 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

89 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

90 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

89 / 100

Student Support Services

90 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

87 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

89 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

88 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

88 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

87 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

88 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

88 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

89 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

89 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

89 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

90 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

88 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

88 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

89 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

88 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

89 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

89 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

89 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

88 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

87 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

88 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

89 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

87 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

89 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

89 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

90 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

90 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

90 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

88 / 100

American University Washington DC Historical Rankings

Explore American University Washington DC's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for American University Washington DC

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1980 NA #613
1981 NA #613
1982 NA #616
1983 NA #617
1984 NA #618
1985 NA #621
1986 NA #581
1987 NA #581
1988 NA #565
1989 NA #581
1990 NA #562
1991 NA #581
1992 NA #581
1993 NA #618
1994 NA #581
1995 NA #581
1996 NA #581
1997 NA #568
1998 NA #581
1999 NA #581
2000 NA #646
2001 NA #625
2002 NA #633
2003 NA #632
2004 NA #622
2005 NA #621
2006 NA #630
2007 NA #629
2008 NA #618
2009 NA #617
2010 NA #626
2011 NA #625
2012 NA #632
2013 NA #613
2014 NA #630
2015 NA #611
2016 NA #545
2017 NA #551
2018 NA #551
2019 NA #1093
2020 NA #1091
2021 NA #1171
2022 NA #578
2023 86 #464
2024 85.54 #464
2025 84.56 #477
2026 84.56 #477
2027 89.3 #380

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

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