American National University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,288

4.49% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,898

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.38%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

997

33.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.8%

8 Graduates

About

American National University is a higher education institution located in Salem city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American National University were Medical Assistant (33 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (28 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (8 degrees).

In 2021, 250 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American National University. 88% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (68 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American National University is $10,288, which is $−1,496 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American National University is $10,288, which is $−1,496 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,898.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending American National University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American National University was $10,288. The cost of tuition at American National University is $−1,496 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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

Average Net Price

$16,898

2021 Value

21.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American National University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,898. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American National University grew by 21.9%.

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

$6,056

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American National University was of $6,056 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.85% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at American National University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.6% with respect to 2020, when 94% 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.

5.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American National University was 5.38%, which represents 62 out of the 1153 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 997 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American National University is 332 students and the part-time enrollment is 665. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at American National University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American National University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.4% Black or African American, 30.9% White, 10.9% Asian, 3.61% Two or More Races, 1.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.401% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American National University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.8%) and White Male (4.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (47.2%), followed by Asian Female (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American National University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 997 students. The full-time enrollment at American National University is 332 and the part-time enrollment is 665. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at American National University are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% 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

33%

2021 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 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), American National University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

Black or African American
323 enrolled students
White
308 enrolled students
Asian
109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American National University is 32.4% Black or African American, 30.9% White, 10.9% Asian, 3.61% Two or More Races, 1.71% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.401% 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 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 185 students (18.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 190 more women than men received degrees from American National University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American National University is black or african american (68 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (68 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American National University is Medical Assistant (33 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (28 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (8 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (19 degrees awarded), Health (177 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 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 (1,423,075 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,372 people), Other managers (812,943 people), Software developers (602,345 people), and Financial managers (488,756 people).

The most specialized majors at American National University in 2021 are Legal (19 degrees awarded), Health (177 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), Business (38 degrees), and Protective Services (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at American National University are Legal (19 degrees awarded), Health (177 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), Business (38 degrees), and Protective Services (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,803,316 people), Computer Systems Design (993,737 people), Elementary & secondary schools (741,372 people), Banking & related activities (545,042 people), and Insurance carriers (524,991 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 (2021)

Medical Assistant
33 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
28 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American National University was Medical Assistant with 33 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 2021

220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at American National University, which is 0.136 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (220).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at American National University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at American National University in Medical Assistant, which is 59 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American National University is Female and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
White
68 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American National University is black or african american (68 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (68 degrees).

29.2% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
64 degrees awarded
White Female
62 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American National University is black or african american female (64 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (62 degrees).

Operations

American National University employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at American National University are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American National University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Sales and related, with 16 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.56M

2021 Salaries

30.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, American National University paid a median of $2.56M in salaries, a 30.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$625k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American National University paid a total of $625k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American National University was Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American National University were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Sales and related with 16 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American National University was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

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