American International College Admissions: Everything You Want to and Need to Know

Overview of American International College

American International College is a private, four-year institution situated in Springfield, Massachusetts. AIC has about 3,400 students, a bachelorette student/faculty ratio of 14 to 1, and a post-graduate student/faculty of 8 to 1. The institution has a wide range of degree options for students to choose from.  AIC is pleased with its advances in IT and has recently put in a new wireless network that covers the whole university. Students have plenty of opportunities to become involved outside of the classroom, and the college offers a host of student organizations and clubs. The school also boasts an active Greek life. AIC plays 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 plays separately in the Division I Atlantic Hockey Association.

Enrollment

  • Total Enrollment: 3,152 (1,336 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 36 percent male/64 percent female
  • 91 percent full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

  • Tuition and Fees: $35,680
  • Books: $1,200
  • Room and Board: $14,300
  • Other Expenses: $1,700
  • Total Cost: $52,880

Financial Aid Information

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99 percent
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 100 percent
    • Loans: 85 percent
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $24,107
    • Loans: $7,385

Academic Programs Offered

Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Communication, Criminal Justice, Liberal Studies, Management, Nursing, Psychology, Sport and Recreation Management

Retention and Graduation

  • First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 67 percent
  • Transfer Out Rate: 39 percent
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 20 percent
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 36 percent

NCAA Athletic Programs

  • Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Track and Field, Wrestling
  • Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of American International College Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data

  • American International College Acceptance Rate: 72 percent
  • Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
    • SAT Critical Reading: 460/560
    • SAT Math: 460/540
    • ACT Overall: 17/22
    • ACT English: 14/22
    • ACT Math: 16/22

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for American International College, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If American International College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Bridgeport, Alabama State University, College of St. Elizabeth, Albertus Magnus College, Bloomfield College, Texas Southern University, California State University Dominguez Hills

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for American International College, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Fresno, California State University Stanislaus, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than American International College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Liberty University, Washington State University, Texas State University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Georgia State University, University of Texas at El Paso

Applying to American International College

Application Deadline: September 7

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.aic.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=aic2

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=aic2     

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=aic2

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