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American University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the American University women's basketball recruiting profile. American competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Patriot League from Washington, District of Columbia. Led by head coach Kelly Killion, American University pairs a 62% acceptance rate with a 75% graduation rate and a $39,676 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Patriot League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
15,188
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
62%
State
District of Columbia
City
Washington
Address
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Staff
Kelly Killion
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 32% of games over the last five seasons.

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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 75% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
88%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$61,328
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$77,370
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 7% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$57,952
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$57,952
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$18,140
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$39,676
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$75
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 22% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,831,091
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$244,396
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (202) 885-1000

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