<p>The school is somewhat ethnically diverse, done so mainly through international students. I wouldn’t say it’s very racially diverse but not a lot of the schools in the area are. AU is also the most financially diverse school of the big 3 DC schools (AU, GWU, and Georgetown).</p>
<p>AU is a Division I school, and last year our basketball team made it into the March Madness tournament – but I wouldn’t say sports or school spirit are HUGE here. (ie. We live in DC, where land is at a premium so we have no football team). Club and intramural sports are much more prevalent. </p>
<p>Kids here are busy. In fact – if you don’t like being busy, I would advise rethinking your application here. Most students have school, internship, sometimes another job, as well as activities around campus and going out and exploring the city. </p>
<p>The dorms are dorms. They’re fairly new and well kept because the school is so young. Just keep in mind that housing is only guaranteed for 2 years (4 semesters) – and while housing in the city is often cheaper than the dorms, keep that in mind.</p>
<p>Yes, AU does have an honors program, but it is very competitive.</p>
<p>This year’s tuition and room and board costs $48,583, excluding any lab fees you may incur by taking a science class etc.</p>