The American University in Cairo is an internationally recognized institution in New Cairo, offering world-class academics, research, and career preparation.
- Admit rate
- 35%
- Selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $16,600
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.65
- unweighted
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This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.65 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Egyptology & Middle East StudiesHumanities & WritingWell regarded
- School of BusinessBusiness, Finance & Econ
- School of Sciences and EngineeringEngineering & Tech
Highlights
- Accredited in the United States and the undisputed premier English-language university in North Africa
- World's leading academic institution for Egyptology and Arabic language immersion
- Modern 260-acre New Cairo campus featuring traditional Islamic sandstone courtyards
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