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    Program facts

    American Collegiate LA
    Los Angeles, USA
    • Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
    • Duration
      9 months
    • Annual tuition fee
      42,000 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      June, September, December, April

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    Program Overview

    What American Collegiate LA says about their program:
    "Are you a high-achieving international student? Then American Collegiate is the first-year experience for you.


    This unique program lets you start at the highly-ranked American University in Washington, DC. Get the academic, cultural, and English-vocabulary support necessary to succeed at competitive U.S. universities. Then transfer as an undergraduate student to the school that’s best for achieving your academic goals.


    As the host institution for American Collegiate, American University (AU) offers guaranteed transfer admission to students who successfully complete the program and earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students interested in transferring to AU who do not earn at least a 3.0 GPA are still encouraged to apply for transfer admission."

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • High School Graduation
    • Entry GPA: 2.5

    After arrival on campus, all American Collegiate students, including those in the Pre-Sessional English program, are administered an English proficiency test. The results of this test will determine the student’s final program curriculum, which may require additional program time and increased costs.

    English proficiency

    • IELTS: 6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5
    • TOEFL: 74, Reading 16, Writing 16, Speaking 16, Listening 16
    • PTE Academic: 50, Enabling Skills 46, Communicative Skills 46
    • Cambridge (CAE): 169
    • Duolingo: 100, Literacy 90, Comprehension 90, Conversation 90, Production 90
    • EIKEN: Pre-1

    English proficiency waivers

    • University EPT

    Documents required

    • Application form
    • Academic Transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Proof of English Proficiency
    • Copies of your passport

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Advanced first year tuition: USD$42,000 per year
    • First year tuition: USD$47,880 per year
    • Extended first year tuition: USD$54,600 per year

    Visa requirements for American Collegiate LA

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    USA student visa requirements