American International College Description:

American International College is a private, four-year college located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Including graduate and undergraduate students, AIC has about 3,400 students, an undergraduate student/faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and a graduate student/faculty of 8 to 1. The college offers a wide range of majors and programs between their School of Business Administration; School of Arts, Education, and Sciences; School of Health Sciences; School of Continuing Education; and graduate programs.

Professional programs are particularly popular. AIC is proud of its technological advances and has recently put in a new wireless network that covers the whole campus. Students are involved outside of the classroom, and AIC offers a host of student clubs and organizations. The school also has an active Greek life. AIC competes in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference in a variety of sports including men’s and women’s tennis, cross country, and lacrosse. The men’s ice hockey team competes separately in the Division I Atlantic Hockey Association.

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Admissions Data (2014):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 68%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
• • SAT Critical Reading: 390 / 485
  • SAT Math: 390 / 495
  • SAT Writing: 370 / 470
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  • ACT Composite: 17 / 23
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 3,657 (1,513 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female

• 92% Full-time

Costs (2014 - 15):

• Tuition and Fees: $30,940
• Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $12,830
• Other Expenses: $1,510
• Total Cost: $46,480

AIC Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 90%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $24,405
  • Loans: $8,534

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Most Popular Majors:

Accounting, Communication, Criminal Justice, Liberal Studies, Management, Nursing, Psychology, Sport and Recreation Management

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 65%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 28%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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American International College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.aic.edu/about/mission

"The mission of American International College is to prepare students for personal fulfillment, professional achievement, and civic engagement through educational experiences that transform lives.

Academic programs founded on the knowledge, skills, and values of the liberal arts engage students in theory and emphasize applied learning, while preparing them for the challenges and opportunities presented in the global environment.

Committed to the intrinsic worth of each individual, AIC prepares students for life!"

American International College profile last updated July 2015.