American University (AU) Apartments and Housing (NO SPAM)

American University is a private college in Washington, D.C., with about 10,000 students on campus. The school is known for its strong academic programs in communications and international affairs.

The best majors to pursue at American University include: communication studies, economics/business administration, education, political science/international affairs and psychology. If you are undecided about your major but want to learn more about the school's offerings before committing to one particular program of study, consider taking courses in several areas of interest so that you can test out different options before making your final decision on what major to pursue (or whether to even choose a specific field).

Students who live on campus at American University can expect to be fairly close with their fellow students, both inside and outside of classes. As such, there's a lot of social activity between classes—and even during them! On average, 85% of students live on campus during their first year, but there are plenty of off-campus options that make sense if you're looking for something more independent or private space has been hard to find (or afford).