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American National University

1813 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153

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American National University Photo #1 - ESL Students take cultural immersion trip to Pennsylvania.

American National University Photo #2 - Salem Virginia Campus located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley.

American National University Photo #3 - The Marketing Management class from the Roanoke Valley Campus’s MBA program recently completed a unique class project to help market local talent.

American National University is dedicated to the training and educating of men and women for a full life and a successful career in a number of general and particular fields. The University seeks to give students a broad competency in a field of specialization and an understanding of and respect for their own and others` ideas and thoughts. Graduates of American National University should understand and practice their responsibilities to their families, their fellow men and their communities by becoming effective and contributing citizens.

School Highlights

American National University serves 1,350 students (38% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 1,350 students
Private-state tuition: $11,550
Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
Minority enrollment: 61%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

American National University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

American National University

(VA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's

Associate's--Private For-profit

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Private, non-profit

Total Faculty

57 staff

129 staff

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Student Body

The student population of American National University has grown by 68% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.

The American National University diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,350 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

23:1

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# Full-Time Students

515 students

637 students

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# Part-Time Students

835 students

971 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of American National University.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

113 students

314 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

357 students

611 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

158 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

774 students

971 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

61 students

Virginia All Part Time Graduation Breakdown

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

476 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

12%

% Hispanic

13%

% Black

38%

21%

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% White

39%

47%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.

0.69

0.71

This chart displays the diversity score of American National University and the community college average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

n/a

0.4094%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.25%

0.264%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$23,200

$29,600

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of American National University and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $11,550 is less than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees

$11,550

$15,590

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Tuition Notes

Cost savings through

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

100%

78%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in American National University and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

$12,502

$10,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,579

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

59%

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Founded in 1886 in Roanoke, Virginia, the college enrolls students at its 30+ campus locations in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana. As a collegiate institution offering educational credentials from diplomas to master degrees, National strives to develop each student intellectually, culturally and socially. The University/College is interested in each individual becoming proficient in the disciplines necessary for his and her success, with the training necessary to be self-sufficient and enterprising and with the background necessary to be constantly expanding his or her intellectual and cultural horizons. Established in 1886 to provide Roanoke Valley citizens with training for business careers, and continues to build on its reputation among employers throughout Southwest Virginia. It is also the first National campus to offer a Masters course of study and the first to offer a Bachelors. The location is also home to the institution's main administrative offices. The Roanoke Valley Campus offers Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degrees, Associate's Degrees, Diploma Programs and Certification Programs. The institution is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas.

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How much does American National University cost?

American National University's private state tuition is approximately $11,550.

What is American National University's ranking?

American National University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 1,350 students
Private-state tuition: $11,550
Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
Minority enrollment: 61%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.