American University is a private research university in northwest Washington, D.C. Founded in 1893 by an Act of Congress and originally affiliated with the Methodist Church, AU is now nonsectarian and best known for its programs in international service, public affairs, communication, and law. The 84-acre main campus sits on Massachusetts Avenue NW in the Spring Valley / Tenleytown neighborhood, with the Washington College of Law and Tenley Campus nearby. AU enrolls roughly 14,000 students, with around 8,000 undergraduates and 5,500+ graduate students. The school sends more graduates into the …
