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American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 23%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, AIU-Atlanta is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. AIU-Atlanta operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of American InterContinental University-Atlanta is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

American InterContinental University-Atlanta is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, AIU-Atlanta emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at AIU-Atlanta is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at AIU-Atlanta is 23% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at AIU-Atlanta do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,341

Cost of attendance at American InterContinental University-Atlanta in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,341

Cost of attendance at American InterContinental University-Atlanta in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at American InterContinental University-Atlanta received on average $6,000 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,000
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 74 86% $5,913 $437,559
Other Federal Grant 74 86% $5,937 $439,359
State Grant/Scholarships 13 15% $515 $6,701
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 3% $1,302 $3,906
Total Grant & Scholarships 75 87% $6,000 $449,966

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American InterContinental University-Atlanta students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American InterContinental University-Atlanta students is 20.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 9.1%.

20.8%

  • African American 11.8% 2 students
  • white 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

American InterContinental University-Atlanta provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

American InterContinental University-Atlanta offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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