American International College
1000 State St, Springfield, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of American International College
About this school
American International, founded in 1885, is a private college of liberal arts and professional education. Its 58-acre campus is located in Springfield, 90 miles west of Boston.
- www.aic.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,911
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,372
- Men:560 Men (40.8%)
- Women:812 Women (59.2%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to American International College is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1000 State Street |
City, State, Zip | Springfield, MA 01109-3189 |
Phone | (413) 205-3201 |
Fax | (413) 737-2803 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | September 7 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 72% of 1,988 applicants were admitted |
Women | 75% of 1,065 applicants were admitted |
Men | 69% of 923 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 459 (32%) of 1,428 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 232 (29%) of 795 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 227 (36%) of 633 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 2.91 |
375 And Above | 6% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 11% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 10% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 15% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 28% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 25% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 450-540 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 8% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 44% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 39% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 9% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 7% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 50% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 33% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 10% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 17-22 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 0% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 13% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 53% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 34% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $35,680 (67.73%)
- Room & Board: - $14,300 (27.15%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (2.28%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,500 (2.85%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
American International College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline May 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002114 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 343 (99.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 328 (95.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 328 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 34 (10.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 72% |
Average Award | $26,137 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 328 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,327 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 302 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,137 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 31 (9.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,394 (92.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,333 (95.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,328 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 159 (12.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $23,969 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,320 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,916 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,206 (90.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,595 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 135 (10.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 89% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $35,587 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $640 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
72
Part-Time Faculty
248
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
15%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 12% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 46% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 33% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 63% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 236,880 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 230 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
American International College provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
62.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
39.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
41.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (42)
- Accounting
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Social sciences
Online Degrees
Business administration, occupational therapy; education
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (22)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Forensic Psychology
- Middle School Education
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology--General
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Taxation
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
153,703
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
58 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September |
Rain | 133 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Springfield |
Nearest Train Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Springfield |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
49% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
51%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Yellow Jackets |
School Colors | Gold and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
American International College offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, student activities committee, model congress, pride (persons ready in defense of ebony), student government, school newspaper
Sororities
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,254
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,372
Women
812
Men
560
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.3% Asian
- 24.6% Black/African-American
- 19.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 40.0% White
- 10.6% Unknown
International Students
3.0% from 20 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
1,911