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Official website
www.americancollegiate.eduUSAQS #8 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
American Collegiate, Washington
American Collegiate, Washington is an international student pathway program operated by Shorelight Education, located in Washington, D.C. It provides undergraduate pathway programs designed to help international students transition into degree programs at U.S. universities. The program offers academic, English-language, and cultural support rather than functioning as a standalone degree-granting institution.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
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Live portal snapshot
QS World #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times Higher Education #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024Outlook #100 · 2024Shanghai #150 · 2023
- Tuition (International): $59,018
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Washington, D.C.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$27,500 avg starting salary
87% placement rate
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 1/10
Popular fields
Undergraduate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Washington, D.C.
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
