What division is American?

American competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Patriot League (PL).

What GPA do you need for American?

The average GPA at American is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

American has an enrollment of approximately 7,266 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at American?

American has an acceptance rate of 62%.

How do I get recruited to play at American?

To get recruited at American, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against American's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

American

Washington, DCD-IPatriot League (PL)

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NCAA Division I

Division

7,266

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

62%

Acceptance

76%

Graduation

88%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

American is a NCAA Division I program in the Patriot League (PL), located in Washington, DC. We map basketball and track & field at American, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

76%

Acceptance

62%

Student:Faculty

10:1

Retention

88%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$61,328

Coaching Staff191 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About American Athletics

American is a NCAA Division I athletic program located in Washington, DC, competing in the Patriot League (PL). With an enrollment of 7,266 students, American offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at American with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at American is 3.6. The school maintains a 76% graduation rate.

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