American University in Bulgaria
Established by a collaborative partnership between the American and Bulgarian governments, American University in Bulgaria is a college in western Bulgaria and the first American-style liberal arts university in Eastern Europe. AUBG confers undergraduate degrees in 12 academic majors as well as a self-designed major. In addition, all AUBG classes are taught in English. For a break from the classroom, AUBG provides access to the town of Blagoevgrad featuring a public park, cafes, and a history museum.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 | June 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
901
Total Number of Undergrads
857
Academic Calendar
See your fitClassroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-Country Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,700 |
| Out-Of-Country Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,700 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $1,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $580 |
Aid & Grants
International Students Receiving Financial Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Average Aid Per Year
$5,354
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,603
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,221
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Organizations
23
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
83%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
What Students Are Saying
A small liberal arts university in the heart of the balkans, situated in a student city. Student life, clubs and activities are a major part in the day to day life. Most importantly, the campus of full of event, love and smiles (a bit too much i might say).
Carl from Turkey
A liberal arts college with a state-of-the-art campus and great students in it. Warm-hearted people are welcoming you from the first day of orientation week. It is a place where you can really enjoy being.
Ivelina from Bulgaria
