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American International College

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Springfield, Massachusetts 01109

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

American International College is a private institution in Springfield with particular strength in health sciences and psychology.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,124 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,299.

Established
1885
Motto
Post Tenebras Lux
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

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Admission Office

1000 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109

(413) 205-3201[email protected]
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97%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,097Students
16:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$53,124Earnings 10yr
$25,299Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

American International College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common Application

Early Action

December 1

Regular Decision

rolling

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,970
Room & Board$16,260
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$55,463
Average Net Price$25,299
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,645
$30–48K$19,398
$48–75K$21,234
$75–110K$21,847
$110K+$37,851

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,063

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

semester
Majors
40
Avg class size
16
Student-faculty ratio
13:1

Programs (112)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Negative
  • •68% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Campus Life

NCAA Division IINortheast-10 ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

first two years

Housing Styles

traditional residence hallssuite-styletownhouses

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
1,097
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Black 26%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.3%
Freshman Retention67.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,451
10 Years$53,124

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Ice hockeyTeam playsTeam isHockey stuns

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BDL Hartford Bradley14 mi
PVD Providence TF Green64 mi
ALB Albany77 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
New York, NY122 mi · ~3h 31m drive
Hartford, CT25 mi · ~43 min drive
Providence, RI62 mi · ~1h 47m drive
Albany, NY72 mi · ~2h 5m drive
Syracuse, NY194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Rochester, NY267 mi · ~7h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Philadelphia, PA202 mi · ~5h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Harrisburg, PA258 mi · ~7h 27m drive
Newark, NJ127 mi · ~3h 40m drive
Trenton, NJ173 mi · ~5h drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Hartford Bradley (BDL)14 miles
Rental car
21 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
28 min$17-28
Providence TF Green (PVD)64 miles
Rental car
96 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
128 min$77-128

Nearby Attractions

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Basketball Hall of Fame

Museum celebrating basketball history and legends

•

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Museum showcasing American firearms and military history

•

MGM Springfield

Entertainment complex with dining, casino, and concerts

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

Deadline Calendar

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Decision Notifications

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