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American University Wait List Acceptance Rate
Wait List Acceptance Rate
American University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 8.0%, with 328 out of 4,079 applicants being admitted. This marks a substantial increase compared to previous years, specifically from just 2.2% for the application year 2021 and 2.5% for 2020, where 81 and 133 applicants were accepted, respectively. Historical data underscores a significant upward trend, highlighting that the wait list has become more favorable for students in recent years.
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