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American University: Law Ranking 2024

American UniversityRanked
39
in the USA
American University is a medium-sized not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines along with law programs and located in Washington, District of Columbia. This college was founded in 1893 and is presently offering bachelor's, certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees in 9 law programs.

American University is extremely expensive; depending on the program, tuition cost is around $57,000 per year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in District of Columbia listing.

According to recent data analysis, American University area is dangerous - the college is reported to have a bad rating for on-campus security.

Based on 67 evaluation factors, American University law program ranks in Top 50 Law Schools in the United States and The Third Best Law School in District of Columbia. Major competing law schools for this school are Columbia University in the City of New York in New York City and University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. See the details about all twelve competing law schools as well as available law majors below.

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School ranking:

Third Best Law School in District of Columbia
#17 Law School in the South
#39 Law School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Second Best International Law Program in District of Columbia
Third Best Paralegal Studies Program in District of Columbia
Third Best Advanced Studies Program in District of Columbia
Third Best General Law Program in District of Columbia

Regional Ranking

#6 Paralegal Studies Program in the South
#10 International Law Program in the South
#14 Advanced Studies Program in the South
#17 General Law Program in the South

National Ranking

#17 Paralegal Studies Program in USA
#20 International Law Program in USA
#38 Advanced Studies Program in USA
#39 General Law Program in USA

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You could be interested in alternative options to get accepted at American University:
Journalism Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Management Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Politics Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Also, see how American University ranks among graduate schools in District of Columbia.

Contact information:

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone: (202) 885-1000
Website: www.american.edu

Location map:

American University Location Map

Law majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Legal Studies

Postbaccalaureate certificate

Other Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree

American Law and Jurisprudence
General Advanced Legal Research and Studies
Intellectual Property Law
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
International Law and Legal Studies
Other Legal Professions and Studies

Doctor's degree

American Law and Jurisprudence
Law

Law minors:

Bachelor's degree

General Legal Studies

Local competitors:

Columbia University in the City of New York - Law School Ranking
Columbia University in the City of New York

New York City, NY, 6 law programs

University of Pennsylvania - Law School Ranking
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA, 7 law programs

Duke University - Law School Ranking
Duke University

Durham, NC, 5 law programs

Yale University - Law School Ranking
Yale University

New Haven, CT, 3 law programs

Cornell University - Law School Ranking
Cornell University

Ithaca, NY, 4 law programs

Washington and Lee University - Law School Ranking
Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA, 1 law program

Georgetown University - Law School Ranking
Georgetown University

Washington, DC, 11 law programs

New York University - Law School Ranking
New York University

New York City, NY, 11 law programs

University of Virginia - Law School Ranking
University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA, 3 law programs

Villanova University - Law School Ranking
Villanova University

Villanova, PA, 5 law programs

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Law School Ranking
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC, 2 law programs

University of Richmond - Law School Ranking
University of Richmond

Richmond, VA, 3 law programs

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