Education : Universities, Graduate Schools, and Technological Institutes
American University
A global outlook, practical idealism, and a passion for public service
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (50.86) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 93.2% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 4.2% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 2.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.40 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (31.82) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 5.9% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 6.8% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.18 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (19.03) |
Income Statement (FYE 04/2008)
Contact Information
American University
Office of Development
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
tel: (800) 270-2586
fax: (202) 885-5964
EIN: 53-0196549
Leadership (FYE 04/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius M. Kerwin | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $559,067 | 0.13% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
A global outlook, practical idealism, a passion for public service: They're part of American University (AU) today, and they were in the air in 1893, when AU was chartered by Congress. American University is a private doctoral institution situated in a residential neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. Our total fall 2008 enrollment was 12,186, with 6,023 degree-seeking undergraduates, 3,297 degree-seeking graduate students, 1,667 law students, and 1,199 students in nondegree certificate programs, Washington Semester, or AU Abroad. AU has six major schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, and Washington College of Law.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American University - DC | 50.86 | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MA | 63.28 |  |
| Johns Hopkins University - MD | 65.50 | |
| University of Miami - FL | 69.42 | |
| Loyola University Chicago - IL | 62.93 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American University - DC | 50.86 | |
| Harvard University - MA | 65.66 | |
| Washington University in St. Louis - MO | 66.14 | |
| Cornell University - NY | 65.66 | |
| University of Notre Dame - IN | 61.18 | |
| Yale University - CT | 65.57 | |
