American University Reviews

"This graduate program is great. I have not been there long, but both professors I have had have been very open to questions. The professors want us to succeed and do everything in their power to make sure we understand the material. The location is another plus. Located in Washington DC it is just a Metro ride away from all the local attractions, and internship/job abilities."

"It's very expensive to attend this school, but it's inspiring to be across the street of the Eiffel Tower while studying."

"I've absolutely enjoyed my time as an American University graduate student. The Washington, DC, community and all its resources surround you and are at your disposal, and AU works hard to get you integrated into that community. The campus is the suburban environment I have enjoyed my whole life, with easy access to one of the world's great cities. And with that comes an exposure to a huge diversity of culture and people from all walks of life and all over the globe."

"The program consists of 36 students who will be graduating in may of 2014. Being a business major during undergrad the program seems easy just time consuming due to all the projects. Many students appear not to have a good grasp on finance or accounting skills but seem to come from more of a liberal arts background. The career center is hit or miss but the people are nice. The professors make themselves available outside of class and are willing to provide any assistance needed. I just wish the program was larger."

"To me, the Kogod MBA means academic excellence with a different perspective on collaboration. As a student, faculty is readily available to answer questions or help with networking opportunities and class size promotes active participation and interesting debates. MBA candidates rapidly understand that teams are not only peers who share a common academic goal, but a close network of colleagues who come from a wide array of backgrounds and are always willing to enrich your individual experience that much more."

"The graduate program within the Arts and Sciences College within American University is great for anyone intersted in attending the Sociology program. The professors have done a variety of research and are a wealth of information."

"In the past American University may have been a good experience, but the legal market is in utter collapse, leaving myself and most of my classmates without jobs after graduation. Further, many of us were unable to participate in many of the school's programs that were normally available to all students because the administration has raised class size each year without raising capacity in order to build a new campus. Given the dropping numbers of applicants, this might not have been a smart move."

"AU DC is conveniently located within DC making it an ideal choice for those wishing to study nearby an urban environment. The AU campus is gorgeous and lively with student-faculty-staff interaction. The University is known for its Public Affairs programs; several world renowned thought leaders teach there and are readily accessible to students; most manage/direct major aspects of the myriad of academic programs. The student population is delightfully diverse with most nationalities, ethnicities, religious persuasions and both genders well represented. Academics are reasonably challenging...professors are more than willing to be available to help and ensure that every one who enrolls, completes and graduates. The Library is nicely appointed and is constantly undergoing upgrades. Most buildings on campus have experienced an internal and/or external facelift over the past 10 years. Bottom line -- American University is a fantastic institution of higher learning and wholeheartedly recommended for both graduate and undergraduate study."

"Graduate school at American University is extremely rewarding. Attending a school with such resources was a wonderful decision. Studying international affairs in one of the most influential cities in the world has many benefits. The network provided by alumni and other students is unparalleled. The major downside is the cost of attendance and the cost of living."

"Great school. Location is DC is amazing for great semester jobs. The career center is very accessible and does a lot to help students. Many have been very successful using the career center, even with the difficult state of the legal field. Professors are the best part of the school. They are are very accessible, and incredibly intelligent. They are always willing to meet out of class to discuss doctrinal concepts, to oversee a paper or moot court you are working on, or to offer general advice."

"Pros: - Great location, the fact that the school is located in DC provides a lot of great opportunities. - School is in safe and good neighborhood -Great clinical programs - Professors are very friendly and reachable. Cons: - Career service not very helpful in providing career opportunities/permanent job opportunities other than externships, etc. - Not many networking events with industry professionals and alumni."

"some professors are really wonderful, others are selfish, petty, and ineffective. gunners are bad, but gunners at a non-ivy law school are especially obnoxious because most of them are still stupid and don't know what they're talking about when they raise their hands 20 times every class. also, this school is not good for people who have taken some time off between undergrad and law school. almost everyone is straight or 1 year out of undergrad, making it hard to make friends if you're not into drinking and hooking up every night. sections become disgustingly incestuous."

"AU's MPP group has definitely impressed me. They are very hands on. I gave it a pretty poor rating on financial aid because I went to their financial aid office recently to ask them for resources for financial aid and they basically told me that they had none. I know that a lot of school have at least a list of outside places for scholarships. Also, the Washington, DC area is very expensive but the school and the program are pretty good."

"Great school for grad school! They do a really great job of integrating classroom learning with contemporary issues. The professors really care about their students, and challenge them to learn more and do more. Expensive school, and not much financial aid."

"I'm currently enrolled in American University Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate."

"One of the best Taxation programs in the Country. The program offers lots of useful insight on the area. All professor are currently practicing partners in their field of teaching, and all are very successful."

"The post-bacc premed program at American is great for actually learning the material and getting good grades to boost your GPA. I can't speak on it any more than that though. The program is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for."

"Pros: You have flexibility to pursue your areas of interest and modify your program to meet your professional needs. Open and available faculty. Overall good academic environment, great networking opportunities & support of research. Cons: Expensive area to live."

"Cons: Tuition is very expensive in comparision with its ranking and large class sections.The cost will exceed $250,000. I took a gamble on choosing WCL and hopefully it will pay off. I'm only in my first semester of 1L, so it's too early to access career services. The ultimate test will be obtaining employment upon graduation to pay for the high student loans. Pros: The one thing that sold me on the law school is being in DC. I am interested in working for the federal government. Perhaps the most striking thing about WCL for me is its supportive environment. I also feel that the campus is liberal, which is a plus for me."

"It's a small program that is only getting better. I made a great choice!"