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ACCEPTANCE RATE

36.08%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

76%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

44

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$26,636

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at American University prepares students for careers as a package designer, creative director, strategic branding director, visual designer, and more. The program focuses on applying artistic and computer techniques to interpret technical and commercial concepts. Program courses include: computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concept sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Get more details below including other Delaware colleges that offer graphic design program.

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American University

320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE

American University is a nonprofit private institution located in Washington, District Of Columbia and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at AU exceeds 13,000 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to AU are between 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1750 - 2050 for the SAT exam. 42% of those students that apply are accepted to American University, of which 20% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at american.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $42,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $10,000 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at American University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.american.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. American University offers a bachelor's degree program in graphic design.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Graphic Design program at American University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Art Directors

Description

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Average Hourly Rate: $43.74
    • Average Annual Salary: $90990
  • Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 390
    • Average Hourly Rate: $37.79
    • Average Annual Salary: $78590
  • Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 60
    • Average Hourly Rate: $37.47
    • Average Annual Salary: $77940

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 30
    • Average Hourly Rate: $37.96
    • Average Annual Salary: $78960
  • Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 90
    • Average Hourly Rate: $23.20
    • Average Annual Salary: $48250
  • Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 30
    • Average Hourly Rate: $32.43
    • Average Annual Salary: $67450

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates American University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, American University may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

American University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Patriot League)
  • Track and Field (Patriot League)
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling