American International College: Review & Facts

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American International College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,010 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1885 and is one of the 5 schools located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at American International College.

Majors
Offered
54
American International College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Medical, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

American International College student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (way below Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at American International College is low: 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at American International College is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - $40,600 per academic year.

Read the details about American International College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
According to government data, 2,707 applications were submitted and 2,419 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at American International College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,100
High
American International College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at American International College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
American International College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - approximately $8,100 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at American International College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, American International College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

American International College Location and Address

Postal Address:
American International College
1000 State Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
01109, USA
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