American National University

1813 E Main St
Salem, VA 24153-0000

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 1,337 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
American National University is the only community colleges within Salem County, VA.
The nearest community college is Virginia Western Community College (4.50 miles away).

	American National University	(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	4 or more years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Private, for profit	Public
Total Faculty	113 staff	45 staff

The student population of 1,337 has declined by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,337 students	1,577 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	12:1	36:1

# Full-Time Students	539 students	717 students

# Part-Time Students	798 students	860 students


# Undergraduate Students	513 students	615 students
# Graduate Students	26 students	91 students

% Hispanic	1%	8%

% Black	28%	22%

% White	63%	57%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Non Resident races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	5%	3%

Diversity Score	0.52	0.62

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$23,200	$29,600

The private state tuition of $11,550 is less than the state average of $14,297. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$11,550	$14,297
Tuition Notes	Cost savings through
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$27,167	$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.