June 2026
AI Index Report
American University
- District of Columbia
- american.edu
- AIS
- 78.2
- National rank
- #73
- State rank
- #3
- Programs
- 228
Ranks 3rd in District of Columbia
National Vs State Performance
How does American University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
American University
National rank
#73
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
American University and the institutions ranked either side of it
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends American University, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
American University
Home state: District of Columbia
11.2%
share of voice in District of Columbia, ranked #31
Strongest states
- #1District of Columbia11.2%
- #2Maryland5%
- #3Virginia3.7%
- #4Iowa3.5%
- #5West Virginia3.5%
- #6South Carolina3.4%
Top programs in DC
- #1Public Policy12.3%
- #2Political Science8%
- #3Public Administration5.1%
- #4Communications4.3%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is American University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Public Administration31%
- 2Public Administration29%
- 3International Business28%
- 4Political Science26%
- 5International Business26%
- 6International Business26%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is American University competing with?
Your top competitors in
Political Science, Doctoral
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #22
University of Pennsylvania5% - #23
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill5% - #24American University5%
- #25
George Washington University4% - #26
University of Washington4%
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Claim this profilePrompts Visibility
The individual prompts American University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about American University.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where American University is mentioned
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Claim this profileSource: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about American University?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for American University
Career Outcomes
52.6%
2,528 answers
Other
36.7%
1,766 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
