American National University
- 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 1,072 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Top Rankings
American National University ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 113 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 Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 113 staff | 69 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to American National University is Virginia Western Community College (4.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 6,827 students | 4.60 Mi3094 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 857-8922 4.606,827 - 981 students | 36.60 Mi1000 Dabney Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-2800 36.60981 - 4,419 students | 39.40 Mi5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-3600 39.404,419 - 2,266 students | 39.70 Mi645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 656-0200 39.702,266 - 4,047 students | 46.30 Mi3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7600 46.304,047
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