American National University

Salem, VA · Private for-profit · offers Graduate degrees

Midsize suburb

—Acceptance rate
$18,036Average net price / year
33%Graduation rate
$26,370Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,814Median debt at graduation
630Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$10,961
Total cost of attendance
$25,159
Books & supplies
$882
Average net price
$18,036

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$17,281
$30–48k
$15,465
$48–75k
$20,692
$75–110k
$16,699

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
First-year retention
83%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$23,830
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$26,370
Median debt (graduates)
$12,814
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
68%
Students with federal loans
72%

Programs: what graduates earn

11 of 27 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations8$27,456—

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations26$49,538—

Students

Undergraduates
630
Graduate students
224
Part-time
51%
Women / men
78% / 22%
White
40%
Hispanic
2%
Black
36%
Asian
15%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Avg faculty salary
$37,071 / year
Accreditor
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Website
www.an.edu/locations
Also known as
National College

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Legal Professions – 31% of degrees
  • Health Professions – 48% of degrees
  • Business & Management – 16% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does American National University cost?

The average net price after grants is $18,036 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,961 and the full cost of attendance is $25,159.

How much do American National University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $26,370 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

33% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.