AU SOARS to R1 Status
American University has achieved R1 status, which recognizes our very high research activity and places us among the nation’s top research institutions! This prestigious designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education reflects AU’s growth in scholarship while we continue our commitment to excellent teaching, experiential education, and student success.
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