- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $19,988 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
American National University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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American National University acceptance rate
American National University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
American National University (formerly National College Salem) is a private for-profit 4-year university in Salem, Virginia, with 630 undergraduates.
AP credit
American National University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,988 a year at American National University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 2.0 GPA good enough for American National University?
Yes. American National University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is American National University's acceptance rate?
American National University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
What is the average net price at American National University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,988 a year at American National University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does American National University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. American National University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check American National University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: American National UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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